Security Council, Srebrenica & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (23 May 2024)

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Published Jun 22, 2024

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Highlights:
-Security Council
-Srebrenica
-Occupied Palestinian Territory
-Haiti
-South Sudan
-Democratic Republic of the Congo
-USG Martin Griffiths
-Ukraine
-Senior Personnel Appointment
-International Days
-Guest
SECURITY COUNCIL
This morning, the Secretary-General of the United Nations addressed the Security Council of the United Nations. He spoke at an open debate on strengthening Africa’s role in security and development globally.
Recognizing Africa’s crucial role, he said the continent is home to many examples of unity and solidarity in a fractured world, ranging from the focus on ending poverty and hunger, to supporting refugees fleeing across borders, and achieving sustainable development.
“Now is the time to unleash Africa’s peace power”, Mr. Guterres said.
The Secretary-General added that strengthening Africa’s voice can only happen if African countries can participate in global governance structures as equals. This must include correcting the lack of permanent African representation on the Security Council.

SREBRENICA
Today, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, welcomed the resolution adopted by the General Assembly to designate 11 July as the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica.
This resolution is further recognition of the victims and survivors and their pursuit of justice, truth and guarantees of non-recurrence, he said, adding it is also an important step towards promotion of a culture of remembrance and peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and in the region.
For her part, Alice Nderitu, the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, also welcomed the resolution, saying it will be instrumental in honouring the victims, ensuring that their sacrifice is never forgotten as well as cementing the legacy of those who worked so tirelessly to bring justice to the victims.

Full Highlights:
https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/ossg/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=23+May+2024