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Secretary-General appoints Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian of India as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian of India as his new Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Lieutenant…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Libya
The Secretary-General is following with concern the demonstrations that were held in several cities in Libya, including Tripoli, Tobruk and Benghazi, on 1 July. Recognizing the right to demonstrate peacefully, he calls on all…
Transcript of a press conference with Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS
[Near Verbatim] Welcome to everyone who is tuning in live to Radio Miraya. Let me take the opportunity of introducing my new head of communications Ben Malor. Last week I briefed the Security Council in New York on…
History Made as UNISFA Establishes Community Protection Committee in Northern Abyei
Abyei, 30 June 2022 – Over seven hundred people yesterday, gathered in Diffra to witness the inauguration of the Community Protection Committee (CPC) system in the Northern Sector of the Abyei Area to enhance the rule of law…
Press release on the quarterly Report of the UN Secretary-General to the Security Council on the UN Verification Mission in Colombia
Bogota, 30 June 2022. In a context marked by the presidential elections, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres presents his latest report on the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, covering the period from 26…
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Accountability is Pivotal to Prosecute Those Responsible for War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity in Libya
Geneva - 29 June 2022 - The Independent Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) on Libya uncovers further evidence of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and gross human rights violations in its comprehensive report, which comes amid…
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In Nigeria, ANNADIF encourages all actors to remain mobilized to consolidate peace and development
Dakar, 28 June 2022 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, concluded today a two-day working visit to Nigeria…
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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE ON MICRO-, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES DAY
New York, 27 June 2022 Micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises represent around 90 per cent of global businesses, more than 60 percent of employment and half of GDP worldwide. They are the economic lifeblood of communities…
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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING
New York, 26 June 2022 This year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking shines a spotlight on the impact of drug challenges in health and humanitarian crises. Conflicts, climate disasters, forced…
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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE SEAFARER
New York, 25 June 2022 The world counts on seafarers. Their contribution is immeasurable. Ships transport a remarkable 90 per cent of the world’s commodities — from grains and energy, to consumer goods and much more. Without…