New Permanent Representative of Grenada Presents Credentials
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The new Permanent Representative of Grenada, Ché A. Phillip, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today.
In progress at UNHQ
Amid Endless Violence, Stabilization Mission in Mali Essential for Region’s Stability, Special Representative Tells Security Council
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Amid a worrying security situation, especially endless violence against civilians unleashed by Da’esh in the north-east of Mali, the renewal of MINUSMA’s mandate ‑ which expires on 30 June — is essential for the region’s stability, the Organization’s senior official in that country told the Security Council today, as he highlighted the significance of the coming referendum for advancing the political transition.
New Permanent Observer for International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance Presents Letter of Appointment
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The new Permanent Observer for the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance to the United Nations, Annika Silvia-Leander, presented her letter of appointment to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
In Greece, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration are calling for urgent and decisive action to prevent further deaths at sea following the latest tragedy in the Mediterranean, the worst in several years.
Approving Draft, Fourth Committee Endorses Special Peacekeeping Committee’s Proposals on Peacekeeper Conduct, Performance, Role of Women in Peace, Security
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The Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) today approved a draft resolution forwarding the latest report of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations for adoption by the General Assembly.
Urgent Action Needed to Tackle Haiti’s Severe Food Insecurity Crisis, Save Lives, Speakers Stress at Economic and Social Council’s Special Meeting
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Amid Haiti’s rapidly deteriorating situation in which nearly half its population is facing severe food insecurity, the international community must take urgent action now, speakers stressed to the Economic and Social Council today during its Special Meeting on that country.
Security Council 751 Committee Discusses Panel of Experts’ Midterm Update
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On 2 June 2023, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Al-Shabaab held informal consultations to hear the presentation of the midterm update by the Panel of Experts on Somalia.
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, in New York today:
Security Council 1718 Sanctions Committee Approves Updates to Implementation Notice on Humanitarian assistance Exemption Procedure for Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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On 2 June 2023, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) approved updates to its seventh implementation assistance notice (IAN) entitled “Guidelines for Obtaining Exemptions to Deliver Humanitarian Assistance to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, which was initially adopted by the Committee on 6 August 2018.
Resolution 1591 (2005) Undermining Sudan’s Sovereignty, Ability to Protect Civilians, Representative Tells Security Council
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The worsening violence in Darfur would not have happened if resolution 1591 (2005) — which has undermined the strength and sovereignty of the State and the protection of civilians — had not been implemented, Sudan’s representative asserted to the Security Council today as the head of its Committee established pursuant to that resolution presented her quarterly update.