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Jean-Pierre Lacroix (DPKO) on Peace and Security in Africa - Security Council, 8401th meeting

15 Nov 2018
Remarks by Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), on Peace and Security in Africa.

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the killing of peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

15 Nov 2018
The Secretary-General condemns the killing of six Malawian and one Tanzanian peacekeepers of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in Beni territory, North Kivu. The peacekeepers were killed during joint operations carried out by MONUSCO and the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC) against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). Initial reports indicate that ten additional peacekeepers were wounded, and another one is missing.

Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations statement to the Fourth Committee on peacekeeping

30 Oct 2018
Statement by the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations to the Fourth Committee.

Under-Secretary-General for Field Support statement to the Fourth Committee on peacekeeping

30 Oct 2018
Statement by the Under-Secretary-General for Field Support to the Fourth Committee. 

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on attacks against the United Nations Mission in Mali

27 Oct 2018
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on attacks against the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)  

Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security [trilingual, as delivered]

25 Oct 2018
Doy las gracias a la Presidencia de Bolivia por darnos la oportunidad de abordar esta importante cuestión que es la implementación de la agenda sobre las mujeres y la paz y la seguridad mediante el empoderamiento político y económico de las mujeres.

Secretary-General Outraged by Murder of Civilians in Democratic Republic of Congo, Calls on Armed Groups to Immediately Cease Attacks

22 Oct 2018 | New York
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres: The Secretary-General is outraged by the continued killing and abduction of civilians by armed groups in the Beni area of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  He condemns Saturday's killing of at least 11 civilians, including one boy, as well as the injury and abduction of several more during an attack on the town of Mayongose on the outskirts of Beni.

Africa Driving Own Agenda in Peace, Security, Development, Secretary-General Says, Applauding United Nations-African Union Partnership

17 Oct 2018 | New York
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Africa Dialogue Series 2018 “A Stronger AU-UN Partnership for Peace, Security and Development in Africa”, in New York today: It is a great honour to be here with you and to participate in the inaugural Africa Dialogue Series.  It is fitting that we started by paying tribute today to Nelson Mandela and Kofi Annan, two sons of Africa who continue to inspire us every day.

Secretary-General Urges Greater Support for Central African Republic Leadership Efforts from War to Peace, in High-Level Meeting on Situation

27 Sep 2018 | New York
Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the high‑level meeting on the Central African Republic, in New York today: I am pleased to join you and I thank you for participating.  The situation in the Central African Republic is stable, despite continuous incidents and sporadic resurgences of violence.  But much more needs to be done to secure peace and stability across the country.

Note to Correspondents on the High-Level Meeting on Action for Peacekeeping

26 Sep 2018
Note to Correspondents on Action for Peacekeeping meeting