Secretary-General ‘Deeply Disturbed’ by Reported Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
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Secretary-General Urges Donors to Step up Population Agency Funding Following Potentially Devastating Cuts by United States
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Security Council Presidential Statement Strongly Condemns Violence by Armed Groups in Central African Republic
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The Security Council strongly condemned violence by armed groups in the Central African Republic today, expressing particular concern over ongoing clashes around Bambari in Ouaka prefecture and Bakouma in Mbomou prefecture.
Despite Increased Stability in Darfur, Reconfiguration of Peacekeeping Mission Must Not Compromise Gains, Special Representative Tells Security Council
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Against the backdrop of significant security progress and improved cooperation with the Government of Sudan, the United Nations and the African Union should consider amending the mandate of their joint peacekeeping Operation in Darfur, stressed the head of that mission today as he briefed the Security Council on recent developments.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen O’Brien told the Brussels Conference on Syria today that humanitarian workers cannot stop indiscriminate attacks, sieges and forced displacements, but will continue to provide a lifeline to millions in need, including through regular programmes, cross-line, cross-border and air operations.
Long-Standing Absence of Consensus in Disarmament Commission Calls Its Credibility Seriously into Question, Say Speakers as Session Continues
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Negotiations on a legally binding treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons should breathe new life into the work of the Disarmament Commission, speakers said today as that panel concluded the general debate portion of its annual substantive session.
Demographic Revolution Under Way Brings Challenges, Opportunities for Sustainable Growth, Speakers Tell Population and Development Commission at Session Opening
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The world had witnessed nothing short of a demographic revolution since 1947, bringing with it both challenges and opportunities for sustainable development, speakers said today, as the Commission on Population and Development opened its fiftieth session.
Press Conference by Security Council President on Programme of Work for April
The Security Council would hold two thematic debates, including — for the first time — one on the role of human rights in the maintenance of international peace and security, said Nikki Haley (United States), its President for April, at a Headquarters press conference today.
Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
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The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Nikki Haley (United States):
Cairo Programme of Action Unfinished, Secretary-General Tells Commission on Population and Development, Urging Education, Access to Health Care
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Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, delivered by Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Chef de Cabinet, at the opening of the fiftieth session of the Commission on Population and Development, in New York today: