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More weapons and ammunition destroyed in Abyei
As part of the continuing efforts to reduce the impact and risk of explosive hazards in Abyei, United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) on 12 June 2017 conducted another destruction exercise of confiscated…
- Press Releases
Journalists and media officials decide to adopt a Charter of good practices to strengthen the prevention of violent extremism in West Africa and the Sahel
The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) of…
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MINUSCA warns FPRC against any plans to attack Bangassou
The United Nations Multi-Dimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) is determined to prevent any attempt by the Popular Front for Renaissance of Central African (FPRC) to occupy…
Briefing to the IGAD Extraordinary Summit on the Situation in South Sudan
Mr. Chairman, Prime Minister Hailemairiam, Excellencies and distinguished delegates, I thank you for the opportunity to address this Assembly of Heads of State and Government of IGAD. The United Nations commitment to…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.168
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.168
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Secretary-General’s remarks at commemoration of June 2010 events in Osh, Kyrgyzstan [as delivered]
Osh, Kyrgyzstan, 11 June 2017 When I was here in 2010, the people of Osh were struggling to cope with the consequences of the tragic events in June that year. Those were terrible days but the people of Osh have demonstrated a…
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Secretary-General’s remarks at “Taza Koom” Conference on Public Service [as delivered]
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 11 June 2017 Your Excellency Mr. Almazbek Atambaev, President of Kyrgyzstan, Ladies and Gentlemen, dear friends, I want first of all to express my deep gratitude to President Atambaev for his gentle…
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Secretary-General’s statement following his visit to the Aral Sea
Muynak, Aral Sea, Uzbekistan, 10 June 2017 Visiting the Aral Sea and seeing what was the fourth largest inland sea in the world almost dead has caused a tremendous shock. This is probably the biggest ecological catastrophe of…
Cessation of hostilities agreement between Dinka Bor and Murle “first step to dialogue and engagement”
A cessation of hostilities agreement between warring ethnic groups in the Jonglei region is a “first step to dialogue and engagement but we now need to build on that and show that there is a real dividend for peace,” the head…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Cyprus
In line with the statement issued following the meeting of the Secretary-General with the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Mustafa Akıncı, and the Greek Cypriot leader, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, in New York on 4 June, and following…