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27 January 2018

SG/SM/18870

At Invitation of Russian Federation, Secretary‑General Designates Representative to Attend Syrian National Dialogue Congress in Sochi

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

27 January 2018

SG/SM/18875-PKO/703

Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Attack on Peacekeeper in Democratic Republic of Congo

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

27 January 2018

SG/SM/18871-ENV/DEV/1831

With Hunger on Rise in Africa, Greater Commitment by Governments, United Nations Needed to Prevent Conflict, Fight Climate Change, Secretary-General Tells Forum

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks to the high-level event on “Renewed Partnership to End Hunger in Africa by 2025 — Five Years Later: Taking Stock of Progress and Lessons in Light of the Sustainable Development Goals”, in Addis Ababa today:

27 January 2018

SG/SM/18872

Secretary-General Hails Efforts by Intergovernmental Authority for Development to Achieve Peace in South Sudan, Urges National Leaders to Assume Responsibility

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks to the consultative meeting on South Sudan, with the United Nations, Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) and African Union, in Addis Ababa today:

27 January 2018

SG/SM/18874

Challenge of Tackling Terrorism Threat Can Be Achieved through Solidarity, Secretary-General Tells African Union Peace and Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the African Union Peace and Security Council’s meeting on combating the transnational threat of terrorism in Africa, in Addis Ababa today:

27 January 2018

SG/SM/18873

Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Attack in Afghanistan

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

25 January 2018

SG/SM/18869-IHA/1445

Addressing Dire Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen, Secretary-General Calls on All Parties to Cease Hostilities, Work for Lasting Political Settlement

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

24 January 2018

SG/SM/18868

Secretary-General Condemns Double Bombing in Libya

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

24 January 2018

SG/SM/18867

Secretary-General Appalled by Deadly Attack on Save the Children in Afghanistan

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

22 January 2018

SG/SM/18865-ECOSOC/6877-DEV/3309

Secretary-General Lays Out Ambitious Pathway for Reforming United Nations Development System, with Firm Commitment to National Ownership at Core

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks to the Economic and Social Council informal meeting on the second report on the repositioning of the United Nations development system in the context of the Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review, in New York today: