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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [scroll down for French]

31 Dec 2017 | New York
The Secretary-General expresses concern about reports of the violent dispersion of protests by national security forces in Kinshasa and a number of cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulting in the death of at least five people, the wounding of several others and the arrest of over 120 persons. The Secretary-General calls on the Government and national security forces to exercise restraint and to uphold the rights of the Congolese people to the freedom of speech and peaceful assembly.

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Liberia

29 Dec 2017 | New York
The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement by the National Elections Commission on 29 December of the final results of the presidential run-off election in Liberia. He congratulates Mr. George Weah on his election as the next President of the Republic of Liberia and commends Vice President Joseph Boakai for conceding defeat.   The Secretary-General applauds all Liberians for the successful completion of the elections process, which was conducted in a peaceful environment. He commends the work of the national, regional and international electoral observation teams.

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the Central African Republic [scroll down for French]

4 Dec 2017 | New York
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the attack against the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) (Please scroll down for French)

26 Nov 2017 | New York
The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s attack perpetrated by suspected anti-Balaka against a convoy of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), on the Bangassou-Kongbo axis, in the country’s southeast. As a result of the attack, one peacekeeper from Egypt was killed and three others were injured. The injured peacekeepers have been evacuated for medical treatment to Bria.

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General on the attacks against MINUSMA (scroll down for French)

24 Nov 2017 | New York
The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s outrageous attacks against the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in Ménaka and Mopti regions. Four peacekeepers and a member of the Malian armed forces were killed and 21 others were wounded in the attacks, including a MINUSMA civilian contractor and a member of the Malian armed forces.

Statement attributable to the Spokesman of the Secretary-General on the attack against MINUSMA convoy in Kidal region, Mali [scroll down for French version]

26 Oct 2017 | New York
The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s attack against a logistic convoy of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) travelling from Tessalit to Aguelhok in Kidal region. The attack killed three and injured two peacekeepers from Chad.   The Secretary-General conveys his sincere condolences to the Government of Chad as well as his profound sympathies to the families and loved ones of the victims. He wishes a swift recovery to the wounded.  

Secretary-General's remarks at Security Council High-Level Open Debate on Peacekeeping Operations Regarding the Reform of UN Peacekeeping: Implementation and Follow Up [bilingual as delivered]

20 Sep 2017 | UN Headquarters, New York
[Bilingual, as-delivered version, follows. Scroll further down for all-English version]

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the Central African Republic [scroll down for French]

26 Jul 2017 | UN Headquarters, New York
The Secretary-General condemns the killing of two peacekeepers of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) on 25 July in Bangassou. This incident brings to nine the number of peacekeepers killed in service in Bangassou since the beginning of the year. 

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the Central African Republic [scroll down for French]

23 Jul 2017 | UN Headquarters, New York
The Secretary-General condemns the killing on 23 July by suspected anti-Balaka militias of a peacekeeper of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in Bangassou, south east of the country. Three others were injured.   The Secretary-General offers his condolences to the bereaved family and to the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco. He also wishes speedy recovery to those injured.  

Secretary-General's video message to the Chiefs of Defence Conference

7 Jul 2017 | UN Headquarters, New York
Watch the video on webtv.un.org: I am honoured to welcome you to New York. Thank you for your commitment to UN peacekeeping.   Our partnership has never been more important. Across the globe, armed conflict scars countless civilians and destabilizes entire regions.   UN blue helmets brave danger so others can enjoy safety. The men and women serving in peacekeeping deserve our gratitude.