The “indiscriminate consequences” of the COVID-19 pandemic have underscored the importance of multilateralism and how the world handles global challenges and contradictions, the President of Burundi told world leaders…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- ADDRESS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 22 September 2020 Mr. President, Excellencies, In a world turned upside down, this General Assembly Hall is among the strangest sights of all. The COVID-19 pandemic has…
New York, 22 September 2020 Mr. President, Excellencies, In a world turned upside down, this General Assembly Hall is among the strangest sights of all. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our annual meeting beyond recognition…
Mogadishu – International partners* take note of the agreement announced by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) President and the five Federal Member State (FMS) Presidents regarding the 2020/21 electoral process. They…
Mogadishu - International partners* take note of the agreement announced by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) President and the five Federal Member State (FMS) Presidents regarding the 2020/21 electoral process. They…
As part of the United Nations support for the organization of a peaceful, inclusive, transparent and credible presidential election, scheduled for 31 October 2020, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS AT GENERAL ASSEMBLY CEREMONY MARKING THE 75 TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED NATIONS 21 September 2020 The ideals of the United Nations – peace, justice, equality and dignity — are beacons to a…
Mogadishu – In early 2012, heavy fighting broke out in the historic coastal city of Marka, in the Lower Shabelle region, located about 90 kilometres south of Somalia’s capital city of Mogadishu. This was the start of one of…
New York, 21 September 2020 The International Day of Peace is devoted to urging warring parties everywhere to lay down their weapons and work for harmony. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world, this call is…
KABUL - A future free from violence and discrimination and where every person can meet their full potential is a vision shared by Afghans across the country, according to a series of discussions held this year on their hopes…