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Condemning Fatal Attack against Peacekeepers in Mali, Secretary-General Calls on Transitional Authorities to Bring Perpetrators to Justice

9 Jun 2023
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s attack by an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion followed by direct small arms fire against a patrol of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), seven kilometres from the Mission’s base in Ber, in the Timbuktu region, which resulted in the death of one peacekeeper from Burkina Faso and injury of eight others from the same contingent.

Secretary-General Condemns Attack Against African Union Transition Mission in Somalia

29 May 2023
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General strongly condemns the recent attack against the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) base, staffed by Ugandan peacekeepers, in Buulo Mareer, Lower Shabelle, Somalia. The Secretary-General conveys his heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed as well as to the Government and people of Uganda.  He wishes a speedy and full recovery to the injured.

UN Headquarters Observes International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on 25 May

23 May 2023
UN Headquarters will observe the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers and mark the 75th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping on Thursday, 25 May. In 1948, the historic decision was made to deploy military observers to the Middle East to supervise the implementation of Israel-Arab Armistice Agreements, in what became the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization.

Secretary-General Honours Peacekeepers’ Service, Sacrifice at Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremony, Presents Military Gender Advocate Award to Ghanaian Commander

23 May 2023 | New York
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremony and the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award event, in New York today:

Ghanaian peacekeeper selected as United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year 2022

22 May 2023
A Ghanaian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA) will receive the 2022 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Captain Cecilia Erzuah, 32, who has served in Abyei since March 2022 as the Commander of the Ghana Engagement Platoon, will receive the award from Secretary-General António Guterres during a ceremony marking the International Day of UN Peacekeepers on Thursday, 25 May 2023.

Calling Peacekeepers ‘Beating Heart’ of United Nations Commitment to More Peaceful World, Secretary-General Urges Continued Support for Blue Helmets

19 May 2023
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, observed on 29 May: United Nations peacekeepers are the beating heart of our commitment to a more peaceful world.  For 75 years, they have supported people and communities rocked by conflict and upheaval across the globe.  Today, on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, we honour their extraordinary contributions to international peace and security.

Security Council Briefing by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee

16 May 2023 | New York
STATEMENT BY MARTHA AMA AKYAA POBEE, SPECIAL REREPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING New York 16 MAY 2023 I thank you, Madam, for giving me the opportunity to address the Security Council.

Security Council Briefing by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee

9 May 2023 | New York
STATEMENT BY MARTHA AMA AKYAA POBEE, SPECIAL REREPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING New York 09 MAY 2023

Peace Begins with Me: A Photographic Journey Through 75 Years of United Nations Peacekeeping

1 May 2023 | UN Headquarters, New York
New York, 1 May 2023 –United Nations Peacekeeping today launched a special photo exhibition at UN Headquarters in New York to honor the service and sacrifice of uniformed and civilian peacekeepers as it marks its 75th anniversary.  The exhibit is part of a year-long global campaign, under the theme Peace Begins with Me, which seeks to demonstrate the powerful impact of UN Peacekeeping and its partners on the lives of millions of people caught up in catastrophic conflict.

Multilateral Cooperation ‘Beating Heart’ of United Nations, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Urging All Member States to Recommit to Charter

24 Apr 2023 | New York
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council Meeting on “Effective Multilateralism Through the Defence of the Principles of the United Nations Charter and the 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law”, in New York today: Allow me to start my remarks with a few words on Sudan, where the situation continues to worsen.  Since the start of fighting on 15 April, hundreds of people have been killed and thousands injured.