Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Jalalabad, Afghanistan
SC/13408
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Olof Skoog (Sweden):
In progress at UNHQ
Economic and Social Council Approves 6 Texts, 11 Draft Decisions Recommended by Subsidiary Commissions
ECOSOC/6933
The Economic and Social Council today adopted or approved for the General Assembly’s adoption 6 draft resolutions and 11 draft decisions, presented by its subsidiary bodies on a wide of issues, including drugs and crime, indigenous peoples and non-communicable diseases, as it resumed its coordination and management meeting.
Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Suicide Attack in Afghanistan
SG/SM/19125
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:
Secretary-General Appoints Stephanie T. Williams of United States Deputy Special Representative (Political) in Libya
SG/A/1814-BIO/5099-PKO/742
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Stephanie T. Williams of the United States as his Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs in Libya, United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
Secretary-General Condemns Attack against International Forces in Mali that Killed Two Civilians
SG/SM/19124
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Secretary-General, on Fiftieth Anniversary of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty’s Opening for Signature, Urges All States to Ensure Accord’s Continued Vitality
SG/SM/19123-DC/3779
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Deputy Secretary-General, at Reception, Highlights China’s Sustained Growth, Targeted Policies as Lesson for Other Developing Countries to Curb Poverty
DSG/SM/1188-DEV/3343
Following are UN Deputy Secretary‑General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the reception for the “Better Life, Dream Come True” exhibition on China’s poverty alleviation efforts, in New York today:
Press Conference by Security Council President on Programme of Work for July
Greater efficiency and transparency, particularly in light of ongoing violations of international humanitarian law around the world, will be among the Security Council’s top priorities for the month ahead, Olof Skoog (Sweden), Council President for July, said at a Headquarters press briefing today.
Speakers Disagree over Suitable Level of Intervention for Stopping Atrocity Crimes, as General Assembly Concludes Debate on Responsibility to Protect
GA/12038
The General Assembly today concluded its debate on the responsibility to protect civilians, its first in nine years, with delegates continuing to wrestle with the extent to which States should step in to stop — and ultimately prevent — genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
In Syria, intense air and ground‑based strikes continuing over the weekend in multiple areas in Dara’a Governorate have led to the largest displacement — an estimated 270,000 people — since the conflict began in 2011, according to our humanitarian colleagues.