Security Council Press Statement on Somalia
SC/13223
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Mansour Ayyad Sh. A. Alotaibi (Kuwait):
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Security Council Demands 30-day Cessation of Hostilities in Syria to Enable Humanitarian Aid Delivery, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2401 (2018)
SC/13221
The Security Council, acting unanimously today, adopted a resolution demanding parties to Syria’s seven-year-long conflict to cease hostilities without delay for at least 30 consecutive days, ensuring a “durable humanitarian pause” to enable weekly humanitarian aid deliveries and medical evacuations of the critically sick and wounded.
Strongly Condemning Deadly Attack in Somali Capital, Secretary-General Reiterates Full Support to Government for Fight Against Terrorism
SG/SM/18910-PKO/706
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The United Nations takes note of the recent decision by the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Hailemariam Desalegn, to resign, to “allow further political reforms to take place in the country aimed at widening democratic space”.
Secretary-General Urges Global Action to Ensure Survival of Big Cats, Increasingly Threatened with Extinction, in Message for World Wildlife Day
SG/SM/18909-ENV/DEV/1833-OBV/1771
Following is Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message on World Wildlife Day, to be observed on 3 March:
Concluding Regular Session, Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations Recommends 223 Groups for Status with Economic and Social Council
ECOSOC/6890-NGO/869
Wrapping up the first part up its 2018 session, the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations today adopted a draft report outlining the results of its substantive work over recent weeks, including its decision to recommend 223 groups for special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council.
United Nations Welcomes Government of Ethiopia’s Intention to Continue Governance Reforms Following Resignation Announcement by Prime Minister
SG/SM/18908
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:
Secretary-General Signs United Nations Coordination Compact with 36 Entities to End Terrorism, Violent Extremism Worldwide
SG/SM/18907
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Whole-of-Government, Society Approach Essential to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Regional Coordination Leaders Forum
DSG/SM/1131-DEV/3314
Following are UN Deputy Secretary‑General Amina J. Mohammed’s remarks at the Regional Sustainable Development Goals’ Coordination Leaders Forum: Building a Partnership to Underpin National Sustainable Development Solutions, in Minsk today:
Amid Widespread Violence, Lack of Humanitarian Aid in Central African Republic, Inroads to Peace, Civilian Protection Under Way, Security Council Hears
SC/13220
Widespread violence and a lack of humanitarian aid in the Central African Republic had put half the population at risk, but Government efforts to restore State authority and protect civilians were laying the groundwork for peace, the United Nations top official in the country told the Security Council today.