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27 August 2022

SG/SM/21426

Deeply Concerned by Reported Deadly Clashes in Libya, Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Cessation of Violence, Dialogue to Address Political Impasse

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

27 August 2022

SG/SM/21425

Secretary-General Disappointed by Inability of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference to Agree on Substantive Outcome, Strengthen Accord’s Goals

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

24 August 2022

SG/SM/21424

One Million Rohingya Refugees without Immediate Prospects for Return to Myanmar Five Years On, Secretary-General Says, Stressing Durable Solution to Crisis is Critical

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

24 August 2022

SG/SM/21423

Humanitarian Needs in Ukraine, Global Food Crisis Still Skyrocketing Six Months after Russian Federation’s Invasion, Secretary-General Warns Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council on Ukraine, in New York today:

23 August 2022

SG/SM/21422

Humanity Must Continue Speaking Up Loudly to End Racial Superiority, Discrimination against People of African Descent, Secretary-General Urges in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for People of African Descent, observed on 31 August:

22 August 2022

SG/SM/21421

As World Faces Maximum Danger, Ensuring Collective Security Requires Dialogue, Cooperation, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Security Council meeting on “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Promoting Common Security through Dialogue and Cooperation”, today in New York:

20 August 2022

SG/SM/21420

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack on Hotel in Somalia

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

19 August 2022

SG/SM/21419

World Must Stand with Humanitarians, Secretary-General Stresses at Baghdad Bombing Memorial Wreath-Laying, Urging Protection for Those Carrying out Lifesaving Work

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as delivered by Catherine Pollard, Under-Secretary-General for Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance, at the wreath-laying at the Baghdad bombing memorial, today in New York:

19 August 2022

SG/SM/21418

Calling Inclusive National Dialogue in Chad Historic Opportunity to Build Foundation for Stability, Secretary-General Encourages Society’s Full Participation

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

19 August 2022

SG/SM/21417

Secretary-General Urges Doing More to Examine Conditions that Drive Hate, in Message for Day Commemorating Victims of Religion-Based Violence

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, observed on 22 August: