20 February 2022
Summaries of official meetings and events at UN Headquarters and overseas conferences.
Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau Must Focus on Supporting National Efforts to Select New Prime Minister, Special Representative Tells Security Council
The political situation in Guinea-Bissau was evolving swiftly, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative told the Security Council today, as he outlined the latest developments in that country,…
Civilians in Syria Killed on ‘Horrific Scale’, Conflict Spilling across Borders, Threatening Regional Stability, Special Envoy Warns Security Council
With Syrian civilians being killed on a horrific scale and displaced in large numbers, the United Nations top representative for Syria warned the Security Council today of the grave risks posed by…
Global Cooperation in Protecting Critical Infrastructure Vital, Speakers Say at Security Council Briefing on Terrorist Threats to International Peace
Speaking today on the protection of critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks, Security Council members noted the need to strengthen international cooperation and information sharing between…
Peacekeeping Missions Need More Flexible Approach, Resources to Better Foresee, Tackle New Threats, Speakers Say as Special Committee Concludes General Debate
To uphold its noble legacy, United Nations peacekeepers must adopt a more flexible posture, tailored to specific conflicts and endowed with the resources and capabilities needed to improve foresight…
As Monsoon Season Nears, Dangerous New Crisis Looms for Myanmar Refugees in Bangladesh, United Nations High Commissioner Warns Security Council
More than five months since the start of the violence that forced 688,000 Rohingya to flee Myanmar into Bangladesh, a dangerous new crisis loomed, while restrictions on humanitarian access to the…
Frank Dialogue Due on Peacekeeping’s Future amid Evolving Threats, Growing Pressure, Top Officials Tell Special Committee as General Debate Begins
The time had come for the United Nations, its Member States and other partners to engage in a frank discussion on the future of peacekeeping in response to ever-changing threats and challenges in…
PRESS RELEASES
Press releases from the main United Nations bodies, as well as offices and departments of the Secretariat.
Secretary-General Extends Condolences to Iran in Wake of Tragic Airplane Accident
The Secretary-General was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic airplane accident today near Yasuj, Iran.
Hopeful Disarmament Conference’s Move to Advance Substantive Work Will Resume Arms Control Talks, Secretary-General Says Member States Should Make Use of Opening
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Security Council 2127 Committee Concerning Central African Republic Amends One Entry on Its Sanctions List
On 16 February 2018, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic enacted the amendments specified with underline and…
From Nuclear Threat to Cyberwar, Unity Must Prevail over Division in Tackling Global Challenges, Secretary-General Tells Security Forum
Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ address at the opening ceremony of the Munich Security Conference today:
Secretary-General Appoints Martin Griffiths of United Kingdom as His Special Envoy for Yemen
United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Martin Griffiths of the United Kingdom as his Special Envoy for Yemen. Mr. Griffiths succeeds Ismail Ould Cheikh…
Organization Releases ‘Yearbook of the United Nations’, Covering Global Activities in 2013
The sixty-seventh volume of the Yearbook of the United Nations, which covers the Organization’s global activities in 2013, was released today online at https://unyearbook.un.org/.
