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UNISFA takes specific measures to combat and prevent spread of COVID-19
In view of the changing global situation relating to coronavirus (COVID-19), the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) is taking the necessary steps to prevent its spread and gear up for any eventuality. UNISFA is keeping the situation under control and will continue to prioritize…
SRSG ZAHIR TANIN CALLS UPON LEADERS TO DEMONSTRATE UNITY COMBATTING COVID-19 VIRUS
Yesterday, the Secretary-General of the United Nations appealed to all nations to cease conflict and join forces to fight a common enemy, the COVID-19 virus which crosses all boundaries and affects everyone, everywhere it reaches. In the same spirit, I wish urgently to call upon all leaders to do…
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Acting SRSG, Stephanie Williams, strongly condemns grave violations of humanitarian pause in Libya, calls for immediate halt to all military operations
TRIPOLI, 24 march 2020 - Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Stephanie Williams strongly condemns today’s repeated shelling Ain Zara neighborhood, including the Al Rwemi prison, reportedly by forces affiliated…
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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF SLAVERY AND THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE
New York, 25 March 2020 This moving memorial commemorates the women, men and children who suffered and died after being forced on to slave ships to cross the Atlantic -- one of the biggest crimes in the history of humankind. The theme for this year’s International Day of Remembrance is: “Confronting…
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Security and Gender Group Calls for Prevention of Domestic Violence amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Security and Gender Group Calls for Prevention of Domestic Violence amid the COVID-19 Pandemic 24 March, 2020 - At this time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, home is supposed to be the safest place for everyone. However, for people experiencing gender-based violence including domestic violence…
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Transcript of UN Secretary-General's Virtual Press Encounter on the Appeal for Global Ceasefire
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- APPEAL FOR GLOBAL CEASE-FIRE 23 March 2020 Our world faces a common enemy: COVID-19. The virus does not care about nationality or ethnicity, faction or faith. It attacks all, relentlessly. Meanwhile, armed conflict rages on around the world. The most vulnerable — women and…
UNAMID does not have any confirmed COVID-19 Cases in South Darfur
Khartoum, 23 March 2020- Further to current reports in the news and social media about the existence of 8 suspected cases of COVID-19 amongst its troops in Kass Locality, South Darfur, UNAMID’s Medical Section has categorically dismissed these reports. The entire military contingent which is subject…
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 270 - 23 March 2020
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 270 - 23 March 2020
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres Virtual Stakeout on #COVID-19.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will hold a virtual stakeout on COVID-19, at 12:00PM (EDT, New York time), 11:00 AM local time Colombia. Follow the virtual stakeout on: UN Web TV direct live Twitter Facebook UN YouTube