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International Media Seminar Opens with Exploration of Challenges, Opportunities for Journalists Telling Human Stories from Occupied Palestinian Territory

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International Media Seminar Opens with Exploration of Challenges, Opportunities for Journalists Telling Human Stories from Occupied Palestinian Territory

ANKARA, 11 September — The 2019 International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East opened here today, with journalists, academics, diplomats and senior Government officials examining the crucial role of media and online activists in amplifying the voices of everyday Palestinians more than 50 years into the occupation.

Security Council Sanctions Committee Concerning South Sudan Meets with Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict

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Security Council Sanctions Committee Concerning South Sudan Meets with Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict

During its informal consultations on 21 August 2019, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan was briefed by Ms. Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict.

South-South Cooperation Continues to Offer Promising Path to Accelerated Progress That Leaves No One Behind, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

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South-South Cooperation Continues to Offer Promising Path to Accelerated Progress That Leaves No One Behind, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for South-South Cooperation, observed on 12 September:

Two-State Vision Farther Away as Situation Deteriorates, Secretary-General Tells United Nations International Media Seminar on Peace in Middle East

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Two-State Vision Farther Away as Situation Deteriorates, Secretary-General Tells United Nations International Media Seminar on Peace in Middle East

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to the United Nations International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East, in Ankara today:

General Assembly Adopts Resolutions on Supporting New Partnership for Africa’s Development, Promoting Durable Peace on Continent

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General Assembly Adopts Resolutions on Supporting New Partnership for Africa’s Development, Promoting Durable Peace on Continent

The General Assembly adopted two resolutions in support of Africa’s development today, despite some disagreement among Member States over the inclusion in the texts of language referring to “win-win cooperation”.

Briefing Security Council, Senior Officials Urge Increased International Support as Guinea-Bissau Prepares for November Presidential Election

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Briefing Security Council, Senior Officials Urge Increased International Support as Guinea-Bissau Prepares for November Presidential Election

As Guinea-Bissau prepares for presidential elections in November, the international community must increase support for that country’s Government as it faces a multitude of challenges along the road to stability, senior United Nations officials told the Security Council today.

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

The Emergency Relief Coordinator completed a two-day visit to Ethiopia, calling for additional funding to support the Government-led response to the displacement crisis and humanitarian need brought on by drought, flooding, disease outbreak and inter-ethnic violence that has forced millions of people to flee their homes.

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