Secretary-General Condemns Military Escalation, Ongoing Fighting in Libya
SG/SM/19539
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
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Efforts to Tackle Global Displacement Crisis ‘Fragmented’, Refugee Agency Chief Tells Security Council, Saying They Address Mere Symptoms, Not Root Causes
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With the ongoing displacement of nearly 70 million people around the world driven mostly by conflict, the Security Council has a crucial role to play in resolving the resultant global crisis, the head of the United Nations refugee agency said as he briefed the 15-member organ today.
Security Council Announces Benchmarks to Guide Decision on Potential Lifting of Arms Embargo against Central African Republic
SC/13769
The Security Council expressed today its readiness to review the arms embargo it imposed on the Central African Republic, announcing a set of benchmarks to guide its decision as to whether it will suspend or progressively lift that restriction later this year.
Security Council Sanctions Committee concerning Iraq Removes 13 Entities from Its Sanctions List
SC/13768
On 8 April 2019, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003) approved the removal of the following entities from its List of Individuals and Entities subject to the assets freeze set out by paragraphs 19 and 23 of Security Council resolution 1483 (2003) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations:
Secretary-General Urges Utmost Restraint as Protests Continue in Sudan
SG/SM/19538
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Parliaments Play Vital Role as ‘Defenders of Democracy, Agents of Accountability’, Says Secretary-General, in Video Message to Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly
SG/SM/19535
Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the 140th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, in Doha today:
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), Global Vaccine Alliance and the Sudanese Ministry of Health today launched a vaccination campaign in Sudan to vaccinate over 11 million children against measles and polio. Measles is the third largest cause of mortality in infants in Sudan.
Emulate Kofi Annan’s ‘Lasting Imprint on the World’, Deputy Secretary-General Urges, Hailing ‘Proud Son of Africa’ at Mo Ibrahim Leadership Ceremony
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Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Ceremony in Abidjan today:
Entire Arab World Must Strive to Empower its Youth, Secretary-General Tells Global Economic Forum on Middle East, North Africa
SG/SM/19536-ECO/303
Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks to the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa, in Dead Sea, Jordan today:
United Nations Counts on European Union’s Continuing Support in Building Prosperous Future for All, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Conference
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Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the high-level conference on “Sustainable Europe 2030: From Goals to Delivery”, in Brussels today: