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'Time to stamp out human trafficking,' says Guterres
Saturday, 30 September 2017, 12:10 pm | United Nations
'Time to stamp out human trafficking,' says Guterres; UN pledges action to eradicate 'heinous crime' More >>
Hanging of 42 prisoners in Iraq raises concern
Saturday, 30 September 2017, 12:08 pm | United Nations
Hanging of 42 prisoners in Iraq raises concern over flawed due process – UN rights chief More >>
UNICEF expands relief after ‘relentless’ natural disasters
Saturday, 30 September 2017, 12:06 pm | United Nations
UNICEF expands relief efforts in Latin America and Caribbean after month of ‘relentless’ natural disasters More >>
Counter-terrorism officials stress ‘All of UN’ approach
Saturday, 30 September 2017, 12:03 pm | United Nations
At Security Council, top counter-terrorism officials stress ‘All of UN’ approach to tackle scourge More >>
DR Congo: UN mission deploys ‘blue helmets’
Saturday, 30 September 2017, 12:01 pm | United Nations
28 September 2017 – Responding to the worsening security situation near a major town in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations mission in the country has deployed peacekeepers to deter any attacks on the city and to ... More >>
UN report sets course towards ‘pollution-free planet’
Saturday, 30 September 2017, 12:00 pm | United Nations
28 September 2017 – While pollution has considerably negative impacts on human health and ecosystems, it is controllable and avoidable through political leadership, high-level champions and commitments, as well with local level action, says a new ... More >>
UN Secretary-General on North Korea's Latest Nuclear Test
Monday, 4 September 2017, 10:29 am | United Nations
UN Secretary-General on the nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. More >>
UN Secretary-General condemns terrorist attack in Barcelona
Friday, 18 August 2017, 9:19 am | United Nations
The Secretary-General condemns today's terrorist attack in Barcelona, Spain. More >>
UN Sec-Gen on DPRK
Wednesday, 5 July 2017, 4:17 pm | United Nations
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea The Secretary-General strongly condemns the launch of a ballistic missile of possible intercontinental range conducted by the Democratic ... More >>
Spokesman for the Secretary-General On China
Sunday, 25 June 2017, 7:36 pm | United Nations
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General On China The Secretary-General is saddened to learn of the loss of life and devastation caused by the mudslides in Maoxin county, Sichuan province, in the People’s Republic of China. The Secretary-General ... More >>
Secretary-General on the death of Helmut Kohl
Saturday, 17 June 2017, 12:43 pm | United Nations
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the death of Helmut Kohl More >>
Ocean Conference concludes
Saturday, 10 June 2017, 11:45 am | United Nations
Countries set to agree on decisive and urgent actions to restore marine world to health as Ocean Conference concludes Universal agreement on need for measures to reverse ocean deterioration New York, 9 June —The 193 Member States of the United ... More >>
UN Secretary-General on attacks in London
Monday, 5 June 2017, 12:18 pm | United Nations
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on attacks in London The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in London last night. He expresses his condolences to the families of the victims and wishes the injured ... More >>
Surge in voluntary commitments for ocean action
Sunday, 4 June 2017, 11:56 am | United Nations
Surge in voluntary commitments for ocean action as Conference to halt ocean degradation set to open More than 600 commitments received; countries agree to Call for Action More >>
Secretary-General’s remarks on climate change
Saturday, 3 June 2017, 2:10 pm | United Nations
Secretary-General’s remarks on climate change at a press encounter in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation 2 June 2017 More >>
Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Manchester attack
Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 5:35 pm | United Nations
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the horrific terrorist attack in Manchester on Monday, 22 May. More >>
Lift blockade of Yemen to stop “catastrophe”
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 10:33 am | United Nations
GENEVA (12 April 2017) – The blockade of war-ravaged Yemen must be lifted immediately to allow the entry of relief supplies to tackle a humanitarian catastrophe in which millions of people are facing famine, says a UN rights expert. More >>
Chibok girls kidnapping – Third anniversary
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 10:31 am | United Nations
UN experts mark third anniversary of Nigeria kidnapping with new plea for “forgotten” Chibok girls More >>
UN Secretary-General on Syria
Saturday, 8 April 2017, 11:08 am | United Nations
I continue to follow the situation in Syria closely and with grave concern. I was abhorred by the chemical weapons attack in Khan Shaykhun, Syria, and the death and injury of many innocent civilians. I have long stated that there needs to be accountability ... More >>
Opium cultivation in Shan State Myanmar
Saturday, 4 March 2017, 9:05 pm | United Nations
Opium cultivation in Shan State Myanmar is concentrated in areas with poor security, says UNODC More >>
