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16 March 2020

SG/SM/20013

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Attack by Anti-Balaka Elements against Local Officials, Peacekeepers in Central African Republic

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

16 March 2020

SG/SM/20010

Secretary-General Applauds ‘Timely’ Focus on Water in World Day Observance Message, Calling 2020 ‘Make-or-Break’ Year for Climate Action

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Water Day, observed on 22 March:

16 March 2020

SG/SM/20009

Global Environment Being Degraded by Unsustainable Human Choices, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message, Warning of Accelerating Biodiversity Loss

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Forests, observed on 21 March:

16 March 2020

SG/SM/20012

International Community Should Commit to Restore Dignity of Human Rights Abuse Victims, Protect Defenders, Secretary-General Stresses in Observance Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims, observed on 24 March:

14 March 2020

SG/SM/20008

Secretary-General Calls for De-escalation of Tensions in Iraq, Wider Region

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

13 March 2020

SG/SM/20006

Concerned about Continuing Tensions in Guyana, Secretary-General Urges Political Leaders to Resolve Post-Election Disputes Peacefully

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

13 March 2020

SG/SM/20007

Welcoming Announcement of South Sudan Cabinet, Secretary-General Urges Leaders to Address Intercommunal Violence, Focus on Delivering Essential Services

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

12 March 2020

SG/SM/20005

Steps to End Carnage, Pave Way for Permanent Ceasefire in Syria Must Be Realized, Secretary-General Stresses as Conflict Enters Tenth Year

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ statement on Syria, in New York today:

11 March 2020

SG/SM/20004

We Cannot Let Fear Go Viral in Fight against COVID-19, says Secretary-General, Stressing importance of Moving Forward ‘With Resolve and Without Stigma’

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on COVID-19, in New York today:

9 March 2020

SG/SM/20002

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Attack on Prime Minister of Sudan

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