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31 Dec 2020 | UN Headquarters
[scroll down for Arabic version] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, refer to the decisions respectively made by the African Union Peace and Security Council in communiqué PSC/PR/COMM. (CMLXVIII) of 30 November 2020 and the United Nations Security Council in resolution 2559 (2020) of 22 December 2020, to terminate the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Mission in Darfur (UNAMID).
28 Dec 2020 | UN Headquarters
The Secretary-General takes note of the verdict of 22 December by Lebanon’s Permanent Military Court convicting Mr. Mahmoud Bazzi and sentencing him to 15 years for the kidnapping and killing of two United Nations peacekeepers and causing serious injury to a third peacekeeper in April 1980. The Secretary-General welcomes the determination of the authorities of Lebanon to bring to justice those responsible for serious crimes, including attacks against United Nations personnel. Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General
26 Dec 2020 | UN Headquarters
[scroll down for French] As Central Africans prepare to take part in the general elections on 27 December, the Secretary-General calls on all stakeholders to ensure that the polls are conducted in a peaceful, inclusive and credible manner. To that end, he invites all actors to refrain from any action, including violence, hate speech and incitement to violence, that could threaten human lives and undermine the electoral process and national stability.  
18 Dec 2020 | UN Headquarters
 [scroll down for French] Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General The Secretary-General has been following reports of increasing tensions in the Central African Republic with growing concern. He condemns the escalating violence and calls on all actors to urgently cease hostile actions and work towards ensuring conditions conducive to the holding of credible, inclusive and peaceful elections on 27 December. The Secretary-General invites them to refrain from disinformation, hate speech and incitement to violence.
8 Dec 2020 | UN Headquarters
Briefing by Mr. Atul Khare, Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support, on Sudan. Watch on UN Web TV
8 Dec 2020 | UN Headquarters
Briefing by Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), on Sudan. Watch on UN Web TV
5 Dec 2020 | UN Headquarters
[scroll down for French version] Every year on 5 December, the world observes International Volunteer Day. This year, we are highlighting the important contributions of volunteers to the response to COVID-19. Around the world, volunteers have been assisting vulnerable groups, correcting misinformation, educating children, providing essential services to the elderly, and supporting front-line health workers. 
4 Dec 2020 | UN Headquarters
 [bilingual, as delivered] Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. President, Let me begin by congratulating you on assuming the Presidency of the Security Council for the month of December and for your leadership as Chair of the African Union.  Je souhaite également la bienvenue à mon cher ami M. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine, et qui est parmi nous aujourd’hui.