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Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Guinea-Bissau

The United States commends Guinea-Bissau for having held peaceful first round and run-off elections in December, with the help of the international community. Free, fair, and transparent elections are the cornerstone of democracy, and we are encouraged by how far Guinea-Bissau has come in empowering its citizens to choose their own leaders.

By United States Mission to the United Nations | 14 February, 2020 | Topics: Remarks, Remarks and Highlights

Media Note on the United Nations Yemen Panel of Experts Report

Iran attacked Saudi Arabian oil facilities on September 14, 2019. It was an attack not only against a sovereign state but against the global economy as well. The evidence pointed to Iran, despite unsubstantiated claims of responsibility by Houthi rebels in Yemen. Now, a report from the United Nations Security Council’s Yemen Panel of Experts confirms the truth ...

By United States Mission to the United Nations | 13 February, 2020 | Topics: Highlights, Remarks, Remarks and Highlights

Remarks at the 58th Session of the UN Commission for Social Development

We commend the Commission for Social Development for turning its focus this year, for the first time, to affordable housing and social protections to address homelessness. The issues are at the core of the Sustainable Development Goals and affect cities around the world, including here in New York.

By United States Mission to the United Nations | 13 February, 2020 | Topics: Remarks, Remarks and Highlights

Remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Transitional Justice in Conflict and Post-Conflict Situations

Security Council Resolution 2282 calls for comprehensive approaches to transitional justice, and we recognize the vital role transitional justice plays in uncovering difficult truths, acknowledging abuses, and fostering reconciliation.

By United States Mission to the United Nations | 13 February, 2020 | Topics: Remarks, Remarks and Highlights

Statement by Ambassador Craft on the Release of a Database of Companies Doing Business in Israeli-controlled Territories

UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE OF PRESS AND PUBLIC DIPLOMACY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2020 Statement by Ambassador Kelly Craft on the Release of a Database of Companies Doing Business in Israeli-controlled Territories Earlier this week the Security Council met to discuss President Trump’s Vision for Peace, and used that opportunity ...

By United States Mission to the United Nations | 13 February, 2020 | Topics: Highlights, Remarks, Remarks and Highlights

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