Secretary-General Commends Efforts by Sultanate of Oman to End Conflict in Yemen, Alleviate Yemeni People’s Suffering
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The following statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today:
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Implementing Non-Proliferation of Mass Destruction Weapons Resolution ‘Long-Term’ Task Requiring Effort at All Levels, 1540 Committee Chair Tells Security Council
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The Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), which supports States in preventing non-State actors — including terrorists — from gaining access to weapons of mass destruction, provided a briefing to the Security Council during a videoconference meeting today, describing the successful completion of the body’s ongoing comprehensive review process as its top priority.
Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Makassar, Indonesia
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The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Linda Thomas-Greenfield (United States):
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
In Zimbabwe, 2.4 million people are struggling to meet their basic food needs due to the impact of COVID-19, the World Food Programme reports. It is delivering monthly cash transfers to 326,000 people across 32 urban areas, and aims to reach 550,000 people in the 28 worst-affected, food-insecure urban areas in the country.
Briefing Security Council, Special Representative Reports Challenges, Opportunities in Lead-up to Democratic Republic of Congo Elections
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There are not only challenges, but also opportunities in the run-up to the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s nationwide elections in 2023, the Secretary‑General’s new Special Representative in that country said today, as she urged the Security Council and the international community to act as one to help restore peace and stability there and to overcome the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
As Plight of Syrians Worsens, Hunger Reaches Record High, International Community Must Fully Commit to Ending Decade-Old War, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly
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Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ briefing to the General Assembly on the situation in Syria, today:
As Syrians Mark Decade of Bloody War, Secretary-General Tells Brussels Conference More Financial Aid Crucial to Address Escalating Humanitarian Needs
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Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the Brussels V Conference “Supporting the future of Syria and the region”, in Brussels today:
Press Conference by Secretary-General António Guterres at United Nations Headquarters
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Following is a transcript of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ press conference with Prime Ministers Justin Trudeau of Canada and Andrew Holness of Jamaica on the high-level event on debt and liquidity, in New York today:
Bold, Ambitious Action Key to Safeguarding Planet, Secretary-General Say in Video Message for Earth Hour 2021, Stressing Humankind Must ‘Make Peace with Nature’
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Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for Earth Hour 2021, observed 27 March:
World Leaders to Meet on Strengthening Financial Measures to Boost Coping Efforts amid Fallout from COVID-19
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With many countries continuing to struggle to overcome the human and economic devastation from COVID-19, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres convened a meeting of world leaders on Monday, 29 March, to urge the international community to take additional and urgent action to ensure a robust recovery.