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Statements and Messages

19 April 2018

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Fallen Staff Gave Their Lives Helping Populations Where Suffering Was ‘Absolutely Horrendous’, Says Secretary-General at Memorial Service

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the memorial service in honour of fallen staff, in New York today:

19 April 2018

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Addressing Summit on Global Health in African Countries, Secretary-General Urges Building People-Centred Systems that Deliver for All

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the World Health Summit regional meeting, titled “Global Health in African Countries”, being held in Coimbra, Portugal, from 19 to 20 April:

19 April 2018

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Secretary-General Saddened by Passing of Côte d’Ivoire Ambassador

The following statement by UN Secretary‑General António Guterres was issued today:

17 April 2018

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Welcoming Appointment of Guinea-Bissau’s Prime Minister, Secretary-General Urges All Parties to Take ‘Next Crucial Steps’ towards Inclusive Government

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

17 April 2018

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Responding to Member States’ Changing Needs for Capacity-Building Support Critical in Fight against Threat, Secretary-General Tells Counter-Terrorism Advisory Board

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ opening remarks at the sixteenth meeting of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre Advisory Board, in Riyadh today:

15 April 2018

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Secretary-General Condemns Attack in Mali on Mission Peacekeepers, France Forces

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

14 April 2018

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Addressing Security Council on Air Strikes against Syria, Secretary-General Reminds Members of Responsibility for Maintaining Peace

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ briefing to the Security Council on Syria, in New York today:

13 April 2018

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Secretary-General, Commemorating 1994 Rwanda Genocide, Warns of Risks Posed by Escalating Xenophobia, Racism, Human Rights Abuses

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the commemoration of the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, in New York today:

13 April 2018

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Secretary-General, at Memorial Service, Honours Winnie Mandela as ‘Towering’ Leader in South Africa’s Anti-Apartheid Fight, Redefining Status of Women

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Memorial Service in Honour of Ms. Winfred “Winnie” Nomzamo Madikizela-Mandela, in New York today:

13 April 2018

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Following Air Strikes in Syria, Secretary-General Calls on Member States to Act Consistently with Charter, Avoid Escalating Situation

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