Security Council Press Statement on Situation in Niger
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The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Barbara Woodward (United Kingdom):
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Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
In Niger, United Nations Humanitarian Air Service flights are grounded as air space in that country remains closed. While the Organization and its humanitarian partners will continue supporting vulnerable populations there, the $583 million humanitarian appeal for Niger is only 32 per cent funded.
Protecting Civilians Must Be Overarching Priority in Mandate Implementation, Force Commander Tells Security Council Meeting on Peacekeeping Operations
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Conflict prevention is the best method to protect civilians from harm, the Security Council heard today, as the Force Commanders of United Nations peacekeeping operations in South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Lebanon shared their experience and insight into how missions’ military components can help to implement such tasks.
Security Council Extends Arms Embargo on Central African Republic, Mandate of Expert Panel, Adopting Resolution 2693 (2023) by 13 Votes in Favour, 2 Abstentions
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The Security Council today extended its arms embargo against the Central African Republic for one year until 31 July 2024 yet lifted certain notification requirements that applied to the transfer and sales of arms to the country’s security forces, including State civilian law enforcement institutions.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The Support Mission in Libya, noting the approval of a road map and the announcement of nominations for a new Government by the House of Representatives, stressed that the political process is at a critical stage. Abdoulaye Bathily, Head of the Mission is intensifying his engagement with various stakeholders.
United Nations Board of Auditors Holds Seventy-Seventh Regular Session, 25-26 July at New York Headquarters
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The General Assembly established the United Nations Board of Auditors in 1946 as an important mechanism to promote accountability and transparency in the United Nations.
Security Council 2140 Committee Receives Briefing by Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict
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On 19 June 2023, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014) was briefed by Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Virginia Gamba on the situation of children and armed conflict in Yemen, upon invitation by the Committee.
Press Conference by Secretary-General António Guterres at United Nations Headquarters
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Following is the transcript of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ press conference on climate and the situation in Niger, in New York today:
Calling Upcoming SDG Summit ‘A Pivotal Moment’, New President Presents Priorities towards Achieving Global Goals, as 2024 Economic and Social Council Session Opens
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The Economic and Social Council, opening its 2024 session today, elected its bureau and adopted its provisional agenda.
Introducing Call to Action at Food Systems Summit, Deputy Secretary-General Urges Greater Investment, Leadership to End Widespread Hunger, Poverty
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Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s closing remarks and introduction of the Secretary-General’s Call to Action: Food Systems Summit, today: