United Nations published this video item, entitled “Tanzania, Myanmar, South Sudan & other topics – Daily Briefing (18 March 2021)” – below is their description.
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
– Tanzania
– Myanmar
– South Sudan
– Bolivia
– Covid-19 Vaccines
– Global Economy
– FSO Safer
– Senior Personnel Appointment
– Ageism
– Non-Proliferation Treaty
– Guests
TANZANIA
The Secretary-General expressed his sadness following the death of H.E. Mr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, President of Tanzania. He extends his deepest condolences to the President’s family and to the Government and the people of Tanzania.
MYANMAR
The Secretary-General’s Special Envoy, Christine Schraner Burgener, is seeking to visit Myanmar, as the Security Council has encouraged and as the Secretary-General has urged, as part of her efforts to calm the situation and set the stage for dialogue and return to democracy in Myanmar.
A visit to the country under the current circumstances is not yet possible, as highlighted during the Special Envoy’s consultations with various key stakeholders, but she is continuing to evaluate openings.
Meanwhile, the Special Envoy will aim to engage Myanmar’s neighbouring countries through a regional visit.
In its Presidential Statement of March 10th, the Security Council reiterated its deep concern about the arbitrary detention of Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint, as well as many others.
The UN stresses once again that their immediate release is paramount.
Tomorrow at 11 a.m., the acting Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the UN in Myanmar, Andrew Kirkwood will brief the press virtually.
SOUTH SUDAN
The UN Mission in South Sudan has concluded a forum this week to help community reconciliation and promote sustainable peace in Wau, in the state of Western Bahr el Ghazal. The Forum brought together civil society, faith groups, community leaders, and the private sector. This was an opportunity for robust discussions on the needs of the community as well as on sustainable and viable solutions to some of the challenges they are facing.
The peacekeeping mission also reports that, as of yesterday, the Bentiu Protection of Civilians site, established in 2013, was re-designated as an IDP camp under government administration. The UN activities that take place there will continue. This includes humanitarian assistance, policing, and capacity building.
The Bentiu site is the country’s largest, and hosts close to 100,000 displaced people.
As a reminder, the Protection of Civilians sites located in Wau, Bor, and Juba have already made the transition to camps for internally displaced people. Right now, only the Malakal site remains under the management of the United Nations.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=18%20March%202021
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