Secretary-General Stresses Importance of Regional Integration, in Message to Central American Integration System
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
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Economic and Social Council, in Management Segment, Considers Range of Draft Texts on Social Development, Narcotic Drugs, Non-Governmental Organizations
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The Economic and Social Council held its 2020 management segment via videoconference today, hearing the introduction of reports from its subsidiary bodies and four resolutions and seven decisions contained therein, to be adopted by the silence procedure at a later date due to restrictions related to the COVID‑19 pandemic.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
In Bangladesh, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) confirmed today that a 71-year-old Rohingya man is the first refugee in the Cox’s Bazar camp to die from COVID-19 and some 30 other people have tested positive so far, yet the numbers are likely higher as testing is ramping up.
Security Council Extends African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur until 31 December, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2525 (2020)
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The Security Council in a 4 June videoconference meeting extended the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) until 31 December, deciding that the peacekeeping mission will maintain its current troop and police ceilings during this period.
Security Council Establishes Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2524 (2020)
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The Security Council, in a 4 June videoconference meeting, decided to establish a new political mission in Sudan to assist the country in its transition towards democratic governance, provide support for peace negotiations and bolster efforts to maintain accountable rule of law and security institutions.
Everyone, Everywhere Must Have Access to Eventual COVID-19 Immunization, Secretary-General Says in Video Message for Global Vaccine Summit
SG/SM/20108
Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Global Vaccine Summit, in New York today:
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General welcomed the agreement between representatives of the Government of Venezuela and the Advisory Team of the National Assembly on responding to COVID-19. He encouraged parties to respect humanitarian principles in implementing the accord and to continue seeking common ground to overcome the protracted crisis.
Warning Humanity Is Harming Nature at Its Own Expense, Secretary-General Urges Global Community to Adopt Sustainable Habits, Business Models, in Observance Message
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Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World Environment Day, observed on 5 June:
Innovation, Science Should Drive Action to Sustain Health, Biodiversity of World’s Oceans, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message
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Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Oceans Day, observed on 8 June:
Secretary-General, at African, Caribbean, Pacific Summit, Urges More Debt Relief, Liquidity for Hard-Hit Countries to Build, Safer, More Stable Global Future
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Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the extraordinary intersessional Summit of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, in New York today: