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29 December 2023

SG/SM/22098

Secretary-General Condemns ‘in the Strongest Terms’ Overnight Large-Scale Attacks by Russian Federation on Ukrainian Cities, Civilians, Critical Infrastructure

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

29 December 2023

SG/SM/22097

Gravely Concern about Spillover of Israel, Hamas Conflict into Middle East Region, Secretary-General Urges All Parties to Exercise Restraint, De-escalate Tensions

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

28 December 2023

SG/SM/22096

After 12 Months of Widespread Suffering, Violence, Climate Chaos, 2024 Must Be Year for Rebuilding Trust, Restoring Hope, Secretary-General Says in New Year’s Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for New Year’s 2024:

22 December 2023

SG/SM/22094

Secretary-General Welcomes Security Council Groundbreaking Resolution on Financing for African-Union-Led Peace Support Operations

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

22 December 2023

SG/SM/22095

Press Conference by Secretary-General António Guterres at United Nations Headquarters

Following is the transcript of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ press conference, in New York today:

21 December 2023

SG/SM/22093

Shocked by Mass Shooting at Charles University in Prague, Secretary-General Sends Condolences to Families, Reiterates Solidarity with Czech Republic Government

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

20 December 2023

SG/SM/22092

Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Was Champion of Preventive Diplomacy, Generous Humanitarian, Secretary-General Says at General Assembly Tribute to Late Kuwait Amir

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks for the General Assembly Tribute to His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait, in New York today:

19 December 2023

SG/SM/22091

As Democratic Republic of Congo Elections Near, Secretary-General Urges All Parties to Exercise Maximum Restraint in Words, Actions

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

18 December 2023

SG/SM/22088

Young People’s Ideas, Energy, Creativity Needed to Spread Message ‘Nuclear Weapons Have No Place in Our World’, Secretary-General Tells Youth Leaders at Fund Launch

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message, as delivered by Adedeji Ebo, Officer-in-Charge, Director and Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, to the Virtual Launch of the Youth Leader Fund for a World Without Nuclear Weapons, today:

18 December 2023

SG/SM/22089

With COVID-19 Still Present, Secretary-General Urges Better Virus Surveillance, Health Systems, Vaccine Equity, in Message for International Day of Epidemic Preparedness

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, observed on 27 December: