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17 Oct 2024
The following solidarity message by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon was issued today: Earlier this week, I had the privilege of speaking with representatives of your countries here in New York.  Today, I want to speak to you directly. I want to say to you what I said to them:  I am full of admiration and gratitude to the men and women of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).  I am so proud of you — and I know your countries are proud of you, too.
14 Oct 2024
  Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. Remarks for Under-Secretary General of Peace Operations ON UNIFIL New York, 14 October 2024   **Gaza/Hospital
13 Oct 2024
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: Against the backdrop of the ongoing hostilities in southern Lebanon and despite attacks that have hit United Nations positions, injuring a number of peacekeepers in the past several days, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers remain in all positions and the UN flag continues to fly.  The Secretary-General pays tribute to the dedicated personnel of UNIFIL.
11 Oct 2024
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General                       Remarks for Under-Secretary General of Peace Operations ON UNIFIL New York, 11 October 2024   Thank you and happy Friday. **Nobel Peace Prize
2 Oct 2024 | New York
STATEMENT BY MARTHA AMA AKYAA POBEE, SPECIAL REREPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING New York 02 OCTOBER 2024  
30 Sep 2024 | New York
STATEMENT BY BINTOU KEITA, SPECIAL REREPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING on MONUSCO New York 30 SEPTEMBER 2024  
25 Sep 2024 | New York
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council’s high-level debate on “Leadership for peace:  united in respect of the UN Charter, in search of a secure future”, in New York today: I thank the Government of Slovenia for convening this high-level debate on Leadership for Peace. The topic is rooted in a fundamental truth:  Peace is never automatic.  Peace demands action.  And peace demands leadership.
25 Sep 2024 | New York
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council meeting on Lebanon, in New York today: Hell is breaking loose in Lebanon.  As I told the General Assembly yesterday, we should all be alarmed by the escalation.  Lebanon is at the brink. Of course, the Blue Line has seen tensions for years. But, since October 2023, exchanges of fire have expanded in scope, depth and intensity.
18 Sep 2024 | New York
Following is the transcript of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ press conference in New York today: Good morning. We are just days away from The Summit of The Future and the opening of the general debate. Discussions on the outcome of the Summit are in the final stretch. I will not go into the details, but I have one overriding message today:  an appeal to Member States for a spirit of compromise. Show the world what we can do, when we work together. Why is this so critical?
18 Sep 2024 | New York
STATEMENT BY MARTHA AMA AKYAA POBEE, SPECIAL REREPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING New York 18 SEPTEMBER 2024