Secretary-General Sends Condolences to Victims, Families Following Attacks in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Calls for Urgent Ceasefire
SG/SM/19167
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:
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Secretary-General Welcomes Israel’s Reopening of Kerem Shalom Crossing into Gaza
SG/SM/19166
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:
Secretary-General, on First International Day to Remember Terrorism Victims, Hails Communities Demonstrating Resilience in Face of Attacks
SG/SM/19165-OBV/1811
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the First International Day of Remembrance of, and Tribute to, the Victims of Terrorism, to be observed on 21 August:
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Leading the response to the regional refugee crisis related to the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration have launched regional appeals of $46 million and $32 million respectively to help Governments and host communities.
Panel of Experts Briefs Security Council’s Central African Republic Sanctions Committee on Midterm Report Submitted Pursuant to Resolution 2399 (2018)
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On 20 July 2018, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic held informal consultations to consider the midterm report of the Panel of Experts submitted pursuant to paragraph 32 (c) of resolution 2399 (2018).
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The Food and Agriculture Organization today warned that Fall Armyworm could threaten the livelihoods of millions of small‑scale farmers in Asia — where it’s been found for the first time — as this invasive pest is highly likely to spread further from India.
Secretary-General Hails Peaceful Conduct of Presidential Election Round in Mali
SG/SM/19164
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:
Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Historic Convention on Caspian Sea’s Legal Status as Significant Step towards Easing Regional Tensions
SG/SM/19163-L/T/4465
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:
Activities of Secretary-General in Japan, 7-9 August 2018
SG/T/3228
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Tokyo from New York in the evening of Tuesday, 7 August.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
A new United Nations report has urged Somalia to build on the significant gains made in its peace process over the last five years and to ensure that future elections are not marred by the human rights violations and abuses seen during the 2016-2017 electoral process. It notes that, to date, only 2 of the 44 documented killings during that time have been investigated and prosecuted.