The Secretary-General, in his first field visit, arrived in Somalia earlier today to highlight the ongoing risk of famine and cholera faced by millions in the country and appeal for international support. More than half the population is in need of humanitarian aid and 300,000 children are acutely malnourished.
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Aid organizations are appealing for $1.6 billion to provide life-saving assistance and protection to 5.8 million people across South Sudan in 2017. Humanitarian Coordinator for the strife-torn country, Eugene Owusu, said that the situation has deteriorated dramatically and this year there will be unprecedented needs.
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The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Volodymyr Yelchenko (Ukraine):