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Secretary-General on the Democratic Republic of the Congo

31 Dec 2016 | UN Headquarters, New York

The Secretary-General welcomes the signing today in Kinshasa, by the opposition and the Majorité présidentielle, of a political agreement on the holding of elections in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and transitional arrangements leading up to the polls. This long-awaited development builds on an initial agreement signed on 18 October between part of the opposition and the Majorité présidentielle. It represents a significant step towards a peacefully managed transition consistent with the democratic principles enshrined in the country''s Constitution.

Remarks at Security Council Session on South Sudan

19 Dec 2016 | UN Headquarters, New York

Before proceeding, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Russian delegation following the assassination of their colleague, Ambassador Andrey Karlov, in Ankara earlier today. I condemn this senseless act of terror, for which there can be no justification. We are here to address one of the world’s most urgent crises: the deteriorating situation South Sudan. Not long ago, the people of South Sudan were riding a wave of optimism. Africa’s longest civil war had ended. The world’s youngest nation was born.

Remarks to the General Assembly on a New Approach to Address Cholera in Haiti

1 Dec 2016 | UN Headquarters, New York

[Trilingual version, as delivered] [scroll down for English] Merci d’être venus aujourd’hui par solidarité avec le peuple haïtien, pour lui manifester votre respect et votre soutien. Je voudrais avant tout féliciter le peuple haïtien pour le déroulement pacifique des élections qui se sont tenues récemment, dont les résultats préliminaires ont été annoncés en début de semaine.

Under-Secretary-General for Field Support on Community Violence Reduction Day

16 Nov 2016

Remarks by Mr. Atul Khare, Under-Secretary-General for Field Support (DFS), at the event entitled “Creating Space for Peace: Tenth anniversary of Community Violence Reduction (CVR) programmes in United Nations Peacekeeping Missions”.

Remarks at 11th meeting of UN Police Components

11 Nov 2016 | UN Headquarters, New York

I am honoured to close the 11th meeting of Heads of United Nations Police Components. Let me begin with a sincere thank you for the valiant efforts of your blue berets, who are protecting civilians and making communities safer around the world. United Nations police are engaged in United Nations peace operations, post-conflict and other crisis situations across the entire peace and security spectrum. Time and again, we have seen the breakdown of law and order trigger United Nations deployments.

Remarks to the Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security

25 Oct 2016 | UN Headquarters, New York

I thank the Russian presidency of the Council for organizing this very important meeting to discuss women’s role in peace and security. Women have a vital role to play in preventing conflict and building and maintaining peace. But although this is now widely recognized, far too often, women are prevented from full participation in peacemaking and peacebuilding. We are all suffering from the effects of this deficit. In our interconnected world, insecurity and conflict in one country or region affects us all.

Statement by the Under-Secretary-General for Field Support Atul Khare to the Fourth Committee

20 Oct 2016

USG DFS 4TH COMMITTEE ADDRESS – PEACEKEEPING 20 October 2016 INTRODUCTION

Statement by the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous to the Fourth Committee

20 Oct 2016

Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Statement to the Fourth Committee 3pm, 20 October 2016 Ladies and gentlemen, State of peacekeeping in 2011.

Remarks to High-Level Event on the Humanitarian Situation in South Sudan

22 Sep 2016 | UN Headquarters, New York

Thank you for being here today to discuss the critical situation in South Sudan. For years, South Sudan struggled to gain their independence. Now it is struggling for survival. Rarely have such high hopes been squandered so quickly. Time and again, the country’s leaders have resorted to weapons and identity politics to resolve their differences. The children, women and men of South Sudan are paying with their lives.

Remarks at the Peace Bell Ceremony to Commemorate the International Day of Peace

16 Sep 2016 | UN Headquarters, New York

691251-ki-moon.jpg Good morning and thank you for joining us for this Peace Bell Ceremony today.

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