New Permanent Representative of Italy Pays Courtesy Call on Secretary-General
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The new Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, Maurizio Massari, paid a courtesy call on UN Secretary-General António Guterres today.
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Secretary-General Urges Security Council to ‘Stand as One’, Ensure Human Rights Respected in Afghanistan, as Delegates Call for Protection of Civilians
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In an emergency Security Council meeting on Afghanistan following the Taliban’s seizure of the capital city, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today sent a firm message that the world body will not abandon the people of the war-torn country, and its personnel will stay and continue to deliver critical services.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
United Nations personnel in Lebanon are responding to a fuel tank explosion in the northern district of Akkar, which killed 28 people and injured over 80 others on 15 August. The incident comes as the country grapples with a deepening crisis and electricity shortages have forced hospitals to operate at reduced capacity.
Security Council Press Statement on Afghanistan
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The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President T.S. Tirumurti (India):
We Cannot, Must Not Abandon People of Afghanistan, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Meeting, Stressing ‘the World Is Watching’
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Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council meeting on Afghanistan today:
Secretary-General Expresses Solidarity with Victims of Turkey Floods, Mudslides
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Saddened by Haiti Earthquake, Secretary-General Pledges United Nations Support
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Security Council 2127 Committee Meets Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict
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On 13 July 2021, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic held joint informal consultations with Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Heavy rains and flooding have claimed dozens of lives in Chad and Niger, impacting over 100,000 people in recent weeks. The United Nations is supporting Governments in providing health care, food, shelter, water, hygiene and sanitation, and warns that the Sahel region’s weather variability has been worsened by climate change.
New Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste Presents Credentials
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The new Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste to the United Nations, Karlito Nunes, presented his credentials to the Secretariat today.