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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's capital, Abuja. The objective of the mission is to strengthen the…
- Secretary-General
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 around the world. But they have also been disproportionately impacted by a…
- Secretary-General
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 displacement and grinding poverty create fertile ground for drug abuse — with…
- Secretary-General
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 ships and the women and men who work on them, economies would stall and…
Statement by the Secretary-General – on the earthquake in Afghanistan
NEW YORK - I was saddened to hear of the tragic loss of life caused by the earthquake which struck Afghanistan earlier today local time near the city of Khost. Hundreds of people have reportedly been killed and injured, and this tragic toll might continue to rise. My heart goes out to the people of…
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General’s message for Public Service Day 2022
New York, 23 June 2022 There is no higher calling than serving others. Each year on United Nations Public Service Day, we honour those women and men around the world who proudly dedicate their ideas, innovations and energies to serving their communities and humankind. As this year’s theme reminds us…
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…