- THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- STATEMENT TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS IN ARMED CONFLICT [as delivered]
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- STATEMENT TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS IN ARMED CONFLICT [as delivered] Thank you for this opportunity to address the critical issue of protection of civilians in armed conflict. During my ten years as High Commissioner for Refugees, I…
- THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON AFRICA DAY 2017
Africa Day 2017 comes at an important moment in the continent’s endeavours towards peace, inclusive economic growth and sustainable development. The international community has entered the second year of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, an all-out effort to tackle global…
Strong partnership between UNPOl and community curbing criminality in Bentiu PoC site
Strong partnership between UNPOl and community curbing criminality in Bentiu PoC site The UNMISS UNPOL and the community in the Bentiu Protection of Civilian (PoC) site have strongly united against criminality. This partnership is helping to curb insecurity, as well as enhancing the safety of people…
Attacks on hospitals and medical staff ‘symptoms of grave disregard’ for international law – UN chief
Parties to conflict are treating hospitals and clinics as targets, rather than respecting them as sanctuaries, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned today during a Security Council debate on the protection of civilians in armed violence. “Despite our efforts, civilians continue to…
Liberia Security Institutions open discussions on Reforms and Human Rights
Monrovia - On 17 May 2017 an open discussion forum on reforms within the Liberian security sector institutions and compliance with human rights standards was held at the University of Liberia. Sgt. Penenca Sakar, Adviser to the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), highlighted the new mechanism used within…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General On the Human Rights Advisory Panel’s recommendations on Kosovo
The Secretary-General would like to reiterate his appreciation for the valuable work of the Human Rights Advisory Panel, which examined alleged violations of human rights by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). The Panel was a unique human rights mechanism established…
Fresh violence empties city in Central African Republic; senior UN official urges more aid
A senior United Nations official is calling for additional humanitarian aid in the Central African Republic, where nearly the entire population of the city Bria was forcibly displaced last week. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that more than 41,000 people were…
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Release of UNMISS Staff Member George Livio - Statement Attributable to the Office of the Spokesperson United Nations Mission in South Sudan
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) welcomes the release of George Livio, its national staff member who has been in detention since August 2014 without trial. The Mission calls for the release of its two other national staff members who are currently also being held in detention…
Kosovo: UN to create trust fund, following panel report on alleged rights violations by peacekeeping mission
Taking into account an expert panel report on alleged human rights violations by the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Kosovo, the Secretary-General has decided to establish a Trust Fund to implement community-based assistance projects, his spokesperson said today. Among the cases reviewed by…
Libya: UN envoy calls on rival groups to immediately halt violence in Tripoli
Condemning the surging violence in Tripoli, the top United Nations official in Libya called today for an immediate end to fighting in and around the capital and for rival groups to “put Libyan national interests” ahead of their own. According to a news statement, Martin Kobler, the Special…
New Spanish commander takes over UNIFIL’s Sector East
A new Spanish Contingent, Brigadier General Venancio Aguado de Diego, took over the command of the Contingent and UNIFIL’s Sector East amidst a special ceremony at the Sector Headquarters in Marjayoun on 20 May. In his address, the outgoing commander, Brigadier General Aroldo Lazaro Saenz said:…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS AT G7 SUMMIT SESSION ON G7 OUTREACH COUNTRIES AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: “INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA: REINFORCING THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE G7 AND AFRICAN COUNTRIES”
Taormina, 26-27 May 2017 Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I commend the G7 for focusing on Africa at an opportune moment for the continent – and for putting the spotlight on inclusive, innovation-driven growth and development. After years as the world’s fastest growing continent, Africa faces a…