Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Somalia
SG/SM/19483
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
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Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
An estimated 30,000 refugees have returned to the north-eastern Nigerian town of Rann from Cameroon since Wednesday and are in dire need of aid, according to humanitarian colleagues. International and national humanitarian organizations have not returned to Rann since 17 January due to ongoing insecurity.
Underlining Critical Role of Diamond Certification to Global Peace, Security, General Assembly Adopts Resolution Urging Strengthening Kimberley Process
GA/12124
The General Assembly today underscored how the global diamond certification scheme can contribute to international peace and security and sustainable development, while also proclaiming 2021–2030 the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
United Nations Development System’s Performance Only as Responsive, Predictable as Its Financing, Deputy Secretary-General Tells ‘Funding Dialogues’ Event
DSG/SM/1256-DEV/3386
Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the fourth meeting of the plenary track of the Funding Dialogues in New York today:
Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement by Rival Parties in Libya on Need to Hold General Elections, Foster Unity
SG/SM/19482
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Strengthening Women’s Rights, Representation in Law Enforcement Key to Success, Secretary-General Tells Group of Friends on Preventing Violent Extremism
SG/SM/19481-HR/5427-WOM/2167
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the Group of Friends on Preventing Violent Extremism, in New York today:
Activities of Secretary-General in Switzerland, 24-26 February
SG/T/3247
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Geneva on Sunday, 24 February, for a visit to chair a humanitarian pledging conference for Yemen and to speak at high-level segments of the Human Rights Council and the Conference on Disarmament.
Competing United States, Russian Federation Draft Resolutions on Political, Humanitarian Situation in Venezuela Blocked in Security Council
SC/13725
The Security Council failed today to adopt two competing draft resolutions — one from the Russian Federation, the other from the United States — responding to the political and humanitarian situation in Venezuela.
Crisis in Rakhine State, Violence Could Derail Gains in Myanmar’s Peace Process, Special Envoy Warns Security Council, Calling for Unimpeded Humanitarian Access
SC/13727
Fragility, tensions and violence in Myanmar — including, but not limited to, the recent crisis in Rakhine State — risk jeopardizing important strides made in that country’s peace process, the top United Nations official in Myanmar warned the Security Council today, urging the 15-member organ to continue to lend support.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Haiti, Mamadou Diallo, and Prime Minister Jean-Henry Céant have launched the 2019 Humanitarian Response Plan for Haiti. It seeks $126 million to provide critical humanitarian assistance and protection services for 1.3 million Haitians.