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23 June 2020

SC/14224

Security Council Press Statement on Occasion of Fifteenth Anniversary of Adoption of Resolution 1612 (2005) on Children and Armed Conflict

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Nicolas de Rivière (France):

23 June 2020

SC/14222

Security Council Press Statement on Attack against United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Nicolas de Rivière (France):

23 June 2020

PI/2286

International Olympic Committee Launches Partnership with World Health Organization, United Nations to Fight COVID-19, as Athletes Help Spread Health Messages

On Olympic Day, 23 June, the International Olympic Committee and the World Health Organization (WHO), together with the United Nations, are launching a partnership to encourage individuals and communities around the world to be #HEALTHYTogether.

23 June 2020

SG/SM/20139

As Palestine Refugee Agency Battles COVID-19, Secretary‑General Urges Donors to Bolster Funding for Critical Front-Line Workers, Emergency Programmes, at Pledging Conference

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the extraordinary virtual ministerial pledging conference “A strong United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in a challenging world — mobilizing collective action”, in New York today:

22 June 2020

SG/SM/20135

On Eve of Presidential Polls in Malawi, Secretary-General Stresses Need for Credible, Peaceful Elections, Observing Protocol to Prevent COVID-19 Infection

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

22 June 2020

SC/14219

Peace Operations Chief Urges Central African Republic Actors to Focus on Political Agreement, Inclusive Elections, in Security Council Briefing

Battling the spread of COVID-19 and resurgent militia attacks, the Central African Republic stands at a crossroads, experts said during a 22 June videoconference meeting of the Security Council, urging the country to stay focused on implementing its landmark Political Agreement and holding credible elections on schedule.

22 June 2020

SG/SM/20136

Secretary-General, Addressing General Assembly, Welcomes President-Elect’s Intention to Build Trust among Countries as Crucial amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s remarks to the virtual informal meeting of the General Assembly with the President-elect of the General Assembly for its seventy-fifth session, in New York today:

22 June 2020

SC/14220

Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia until 31 August, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2527 (2020)

The Security Council in a 22 June videoconference meeting extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) until 31 August.