Secretary-General Deplores Loss of Life during Protests in Iran, Urges Respect for Right to Peaceful Assembly, Free Expression
SG/SM/18848
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
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Press Conference by Security Council President on Work Programme for January
The non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, Afghanistan and Central Asia, and the Middle East would be the focus of the Security Council in January, Kairat Umarov (Kazakhstan), Council President for the month, said at a press briefing at Headquarters today.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General’s envoy in Somalia, Peter de Clercq, expressed deep concern yesterday over reports of the unannounced destruction of settlements housing over 4,000 internally displaced persons and humanitarian infrastructure in Mogadishu. An assessment was carried out today to establish their immediate needs.
Concerned by Reports of Security Forces in Democratic Republic of Congo Violently Dispersing Protests, Secretary-General Calls for Restraint
SG/SM/18846
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Peaceful, Transparent Presidential Elections in Liberia Confirm Steady March towards Lasting Stability, Development, Secretary-General Says
SG/SM/18845
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Security Council Press Statement on Closure of International Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia
SC/13151-L/3274
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Koro Bessho (Japan):
Amid Deepening Conflicts, Emerging Dangers, Secretary-General Warns Only Unity Among Leaders Can Make World More Safe, Secure
SG/SM/18847
Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message, “An Alert for the World”, issued today:
Security Council Committee concerning Sudan Considers Final Report of Panel of Experts
SC/13150
On 28 December 2017, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan held informal consultations to consider the final report of the Panel of Experts, submitted in accordance with paragraph 2 of resolution 2340 (2017).
Secretary-General Condemns ‘Horrific’ Attack outside Church in Egypt
SG/SM/18844
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:
Amid Divisions over Jerusalem, Korean Nuclear Programme, General Assembly Hears Defence of Diplomacy, Dialogue to End Crisis, Put World on Sustainable Path
GA/11998
Convening for its seventy-second session amid a multilateral system overwhelmed by crises, the General Assembly heard world leaders defend diplomacy and dialogue while expressing a strong will to galvanize support to confront climate threats, resolve languishing conflicts and build a sturdy path towards sustainable development for all.