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12 June 2020

SC/14212

COVID-19 Pandemic Compounding Grave Security, Development Challenges in Central Africa, Special Representative Tells Security Council, Pointing to 22,000 Confirmed Cases

Persistent terrorist attacks, maritime insecurity and rising political tension are just some of the backdrops against which countries of Central Africa are now battling the COVID-19 pandemic, the senior United Nations official in the region told the Security Council during a 12 June videoconference meeting, noting that 22,000 cases of the virus have already been confirmed across 11 countries.

12 June 2020

SG/SM/20123

Deeply Shocked by Discovery of Multiple Mass Graves in Libya, Secretary-General Calls for Thorough, Transparent Investigation

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

12 June 2020

SG/SM/20122

Survivors Must Be at Centre of Responses to Eliminate Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, Secretary-General Says in International Day Observance Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, observed on 19 June:

11 June 2020

SG/SM/20117

Despite Gains towards Restoring State Authority, Institutional Reform in Mali, Greater Efforts Needed to Stem Violence, Terrorism, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Security Council briefing on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), in New York today:

11 June 2020

SG/SM/20120

Secretary-General, at Event Launching Digital Cooperation Road Map, Advocates Internet Access for All by 2030, Stressing Technology Must Be Used to Protect Public Good

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the virtual high-level event on “The State of The Digital World and Implementation of the Road Map for Digital Cooperation”, in New York today:

11 June 2020

SG/SM/20119

Key for Protecting Biodiversity, Livelihoods of Vulnerable Communities, Tourism Sector Can Help World Recover Better from COVID-19, Secretary-General Says in Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on tourism, in New York on 9 June:

11 June 2020

SC/14211

Collective, Sustained Commitment Vital to Building a More Secure, Stable Mali, Sahel Region, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Building a politically stable, more secure Mali requires “collective and sustained commitment”, along with continued support for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the country, Secretary‑General António Guterres told the Security Council during a 11 June videoconference meeting.

11 June 2020

SG/SM/20118

Digital Divide ‘a Matter of Life and Death’ amid COVID-19 Crisis, Secretary‑General Warns Virtual Meeting, Stressing Universal Connectivity Key for Health, Development

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the virtual high-level meeting on the “Impact of Rapid Technological Change on the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals”, in New York today:

11 June 2020

ECOSOC/7020

As COVID-19 Death Toll Exceeds 400,000, Economic and Social Council Urges Member States to Ensure Flexible Humanitarian Funding, Quicker Entry for Health Personnel at Borders

Standing in solidarity with those least able to protect themselves from the COVID-19 pandemic is not only the right thing to do, but the only way the world will overcome this, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told the Economic and Social Council, which launched a global call to action at its 2020 Humanitarian Affairs Segment, convened from 9 to 11 June via videoconference due to coronavirus-related restrictions.