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The Secretary-General appeal for Peace
1 January 2017 New York On my first day as Secretary-General of the United Nations, one question weighs heavily on my heart. How can we help the millions of people caught up in conflict, suffering massively in wars with no end in sight? Civilians are pounded with deadly force. Women, children and…
Behaviour of two international observers in FARC-EP Pre Grouping Points
UN Mission in Colombia Press Statement on the behaviour of two international observers in FARC-EP Pre Grouping Points Bogota – A few media outlets published a video yesterday showing two international observers of the UN Mission in Colombia dancing at a Temporary Pre-Grouping Point of the FARC-EP on…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivers an appeal for peace (video)
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivers an appeal for peace
UN Special Envoy congratulates the Congolese parties on the signing of the Political Compromise - PR37 - 01.01.2017
Nairobi, 1 January 2017 - The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, Mr. Said Djinnit, congratulates the Conférence Épiscopale Nationale du Congo (CENCO) and the concerned parties on the successful conclusion of the talks and the signing of the Political Compromise on 31…
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The Secretary-General’s Appeal for Peace
New York In his first message on his first day as United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, appeals to the world for one shared New Year Resolution - to "put peace first" in the year 2017. Full Text of the SG's Message: On my first day as Secretary-General of the United Nations, one…
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Biography of the Ninth Secretary-General António Guterres
António Guterres, the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations, took office on 1st January 2017. Having witnessed the suffering of the most vulnerable people on earth, in refugee camps and in war zones, the Secretary-General is determined to make human dignity the core of his work, and to serve…
AU-UN Joint Special Representative/Joint Chief Mediator's end-of-year message
El Fasher, 28 December 2016— On behalf of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), I wish the people and the Government of Sudan a peaceful and joyous new year. Furthermore, I would like to congratulate them on the Independence Day of Sudan which would be commemorated on 1…
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SRSG Tanin conveys his best wishes during the holiday season
UNMIK/PR/1825 PRISTINA – I would like to share my best wishes with the people of Kosovo during this holiday season. The end of the year is a unique time during which we can reflect on our blessings with those close to us, express solidarity with those who have experienced injustice and hardship, and…
UN Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag Meets Prime Minister Saad Hariri
UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag Remarks to the press after meeting Prime Minister Saad Hariri Beirut, Lebanon Thursday, 22 December 2016 Good Morning, The UN Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon Phillipe Lazzarini and myself are very pleased to meet with Prime Minister Hariri and…
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30th High-level Meeting of Heads of UN Missions in West Africa
30 th High-level Meeting of Heads of UN Missions in West Africa Monrovia, 21 December 2016 At the invitation of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the…