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30 May 2023

SG/SM/21815

African Diaspora Enriches Societies Worldwide, Secretary-General Says in Message to Forum, Stressing ‘We Must Act with Greater Urgency’, Rid Scourge of Racism

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Second Session of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent, today:

30 May 2023

SG/SM/21817

Condemning Military Satellite Launch by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Secretary-General Calls on Government to Cease Activity, Resume Dialogue

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

30 May 2023

SC/15301

Security Council Committee Concerning Al-Shabaab updates Implementation Assistance Notice related to partial lifting of arms embargo in relation to Somalia

On 26 May 2023, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Al-Shabaab updated its Implementation Assistance Notice (IAN) 2: “Summary of notification requirements and the no-objection process related to the partial lifting of the arms embargo in relation to Somalia”.

29 May 2023

SG/SM/21814

Secretary-General Condemns Attack Against African Union Transition Mission in Somalia

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

29 May 2023

DSG/SM/1855

More Inclusive, Accessible Science, Innovation Systems Key for Sustainable Development, Deputy Secretary-General Tells World Intellectual Property Organization Conference

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s opening remarks at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Conference on Thinking about Industrial Property, Sustainability and the Future of the Planet, in Lisbon today:

28 May 2023

SG/SM/21813

Congratulating President Erdoğan on Re-Election, Secretary-General Says He Looks Forward to Strengthening Cooperation between Türkiye, Organization

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

25 May 2023

SG/SM/21812

Arrest of Fulgence Kayishema in South Africa ‘Powerful Message’ That Those Alleged to Have Committed Genocide Cannot Evade Justice, Secretary-General Says

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

25 May 2023

DSG/SM/1854

Sustained, Predictable Resident Coordinator System Key to Deliver on 2030 Agenda, Deputy Secretary-General Says as Operational Activities Segment Concludes

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks to the closing session of the Economic and Social Council’s operational activities for development segment, in New York today:

25 May 2023

SG/SM/21811

Secretary-General Honours Peacekeepers’ Service, Sacrifice at Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremony, Presents Military Gender Advocate Award to Ghanaian Commander

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremony and the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award event, in New York today: