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Statement by UN Envoy Tadamichi Yamamoto condemning the attack targeting civilians attending peaceful demonstration in Kabul
KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan, I condemn in the strongest possible terms today’s deadly attack that killed and maimed hundreds of civilians gathered to peacefully demonstrate in Kabul city. Preliminary figures indicate that the attack killed at least 59 civilians and injured…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman of the Secretary-General on Mali
The Secretary-General condemns the recent fighting in Kidal, Mali, which erupted on 21 and 22 July between two armed groups signatory to the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. He deplores this first violation of the ceasefire since September 2015, which occurred at a time when the…
Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that occurred on 23 July, in Kabul for which local affiliates of ISIL [Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant/Da’esh] has claimed responsibility. Two explosions occurred at…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on attacks in Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The Secretary-General condemns today’s terrorist attack in Kabul. This despicable crime targeted citizens peacefully exercising their fundamental human rights. The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the families of the victims and expresses his solidarity with the people and…
Note to Correspondents: Press Statement on Mr. Feltman’s visit to the Republic of the Congo
The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, concluded his visit to the Republic of the Congo today, as part of a tour of the Central Africa region in which he is joined by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Central Africa and Head of…
Statement by the President of the Security Council on Lebanon
At the 7742nd meeting of the Security Council, held on 22 July 2016, in connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “The situation in the Middle East”, the President of the Security Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council: “The Security Council recalls all…
Statement by the President of the Security Council on Lebanon (22 July 2016)
Statement by the President of the Security Council on Lebanon (22 July 2016)
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SRSG’s statement to the press on the occasion of the publication of the Final Report of the Human Rights Advisory Panel
I welcome the publication of the Final Report of the Human Rights Advisory Panel (HRAP), submitted upon the completion of its activities in June 2016, and I express appreciation for the work of the Panel, which has performed its functions in a challenging context. The HRAP was established as an…
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MINUSMA calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in Kidal
Heavy fighting erupted in Kidal yesterday around 16:30 between members of both signatory movements of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. Heavy weapons, including mortars, were used during confrontations. MINUSMA strongly condemns these clashes which are in violation of the cease…
Note to Correspondents: Visit of United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman to the Gabonese Republic
The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, concluded his two-day visit to the Gabonese Republic today. During the visit, on which he was joined by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Central Africa, Mr. Aboulaye Bathily, Mr. Feltman…