Sudan’s Permanent Representative Cites ‘Contradictions’ in Secretary-General’s Report, ‘Hidden Agenda’ for Ongoing UNAMID Presence Intensified fighting since January had resulted in a rapidly worsening security situation and…
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I am shocked to the core by the latest allegations of abuse by international forces in the Central African Republic. Our focus must be on the victims and their families. We are talking about women and young children who have…
I thank the Government and people of Sweden for a very warm welcome. It is a singular honour to be in this magnificent and legendary City Hall … among this most distinguished audience ... to deliver a lecture named for a…
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[Bilingual, As delivered] Thank you for this opportunity to brief you on important steps being taken and measures being put in place to end the exploitation and abuse of vulnerable people by United Nations personnel sent to…
It is a true pleasure to be here today at the opening debate of this year’s session of the Special Committee. I want to thank you, Chair, for the invitation to speak today, and I congratulate you and the members of the bureau…
Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General’s Jan Eliasson’s remarks to the General Assembly Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations opening debate, in New York today: It is a true pleasure to be here today at the opening…
Excelentísima Sra. Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez, Canciller de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela y Presidenta del Consejo de Seguridad, Distinguidos Ministros, Distinguidos Miembros del Consejo de Seguridad, Agradezco a la…
Government Still Committed to Accord, despite Terror Threat, Says Foreign Minister Delays in implementing elements of Mali’s 2015 peace agreement could unravel the hard-won confidence built between the signatories to the…
Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen Introduction Thank you for the opportunity to address this Committee, for the first time since I assumed the position of Under-Secretary-General of Field Support…
Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, Introduction It is a pleasure to be here with you today, in what is a pivotal time for UN peacekeeping. In keeping with the exceptional nature of this year, I will…
Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you. You represent collective security and international solidarity in action. I thank you for your dedication and leadership. I commend the thousands of peacekeeping troops who serve…
On 31 October 2014, I convened a High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations to undertake a thorough review of United Nations peace operations today and the emerging needs of the future. I invited this panel to take a…