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SRSG Ziadeh welcomes the adoption of the Pristina-Belgrade roadmap on the implementation of energy agreements
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh welcomes the adoption of the Pristina-Belgrade roadmap on the implementation of energy agreements concluded under the auspices of EU Special Representative Lajčák on 21 June. “It is vital that the parties follow…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Mali
The Secretary-General is shocked and outraged by reports that at least a hundred civilians have been killed in attacks reportedly perpetrated by extremist groups against several villages in the Bandiagara region, Central Mali, on 18 and 19 June. He is equally appalled by reports that dozens of…
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UNMHA Head of Mission concludes visit to New York
HUDAYDAH, 21 June 2022 — UNMHA Head of Mission Major General (retd) Michael Beary concluded a week-long visit to New York last week, where he delivered his first in-person brief to the security council. While in New York, Maj. Gen. Beary engaged with security council representatives from the…
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MINUSMA condemns attacks on civilians in central Mali and the Gao region
Bamako, 20 June 2022 - MINUSMA has learned with dismay of the attacks by extremist groups on several villages in the Bandiagara region of Central Mali on 18 and 19 June 2022. More than 100 civilians were killed, and several homes and shops were burned. These attacks also led to the forced…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General on Colombia
STATEMENT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE SPOKESPERSON OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON COLOMBIA New York, 20 June 2022. The Secretary-General commends the people of Colombia for their participation and historic voter turnout in the second round of the presidential elections yesterday, 19 June, that resulted in the…
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Secretary-General’s message on the International Day of Yoga
New York, 21 June 2022 The International Day of Yoga celebrates the restorative healing and inner peace provided by this ancient practice. This year’s theme — Yoga for Humanity — reminds us how yoga is truly universal. With roots in India, yoga is now practiced worldwide, giving people of all faiths…
Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom Briefing to the Security Council [Near Verbatim]
Madam President, Thank you for this opportunity to brief this Council today on the situation in South Sudan. In my last briefing, I shared that a window of opportunity remained for South Sudan to meet the critical benchmarks required for it to complete its transition. With eight months remaining…
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Secretary-General's message to the Education Cannot Wait Conference and Campaign Launch
New York, 20 June 2022
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Secretary-General’s message on World Refugee Day
New York, 20 June 2022 On World Refugee Day, we reflect on the courage and resilience of those fleeing war, violence, and persecution – and we recognize the compassion of those who welcome them. Today, the global refugee population is at a record high. The war in Ukraine has triggered the largest…
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MINUSMA Loses a Peacekeeper Following the Explosion of an Improvised Explosive Device in Kidal
Bamako, 19 June 2022 – A peacekeeper on a MINUSMA Force security patrol died today in Kidal after being seriously injured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion while conducting a search and detect operation. The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Mali and Head of…