UN Chief in Colombia, Ethiopia, Libya & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (23 November 2021)

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The topics: Highlights: - Secretary-General - Ethiopia - Libya - Press Encounter Today - Yemen - Democratic Republic of the Congo - South Sudan - Iraq - COVAX -Noon Briefing Guests Tomorrow SECRETARY-GENERAL The Secretary-General arrived in Colombia last night. Speaking with journalists at the airport, he said that this is a visit of solidarity with the Colombian people that gives the world a very important example of affirming peace. The Secretary-General added that in a world in which we unfortunately see so many conflicts, it is very important to visit a country where peace is actually being built. As we speak, the Secretary-General, together with the President of Colombia, Iván Duque Márquez, is in the province of Antioquia, visiting a Training and Reintegration area. The Secretary-General will also be meeting with Rodrigo Londoño, President of the Comunes political party. This afternoon, he will travel on to Apartadó to learn about the progress of the Territorial Development Programme in the region and to attend an event in commemoration of the peace process. Later tonight, the Secretary-General will have a meeting with civil society representatives. Tomorrow is his last day in Colombia, the Secretary-General will meet several government officials and will participate in the commemoration of the Fifth Anniversary of the signing of the Final Peace Agreement. He will also attend the “La Paz es Productiva” fair in Bogota. ETHIOPIA I was asked several questions this morning about the security situation in Ethiopia concerning UN staff and I can tell you that given the security situation in the country, and out of an abundance of caution, the United Nations has decided to reduce its footprint in the country by temporarily relocating all eligible dependents. It is important to note that staff will remain in Ethiopia to deliver on our mandates. We will monitor the situation as it evolves, keeping in mind the safety of our staff and the need to continuing to stand and deliver and to continue our operations and support all the people that need our assistance. LIBYA I was also asked this morning about the situation in Libya and the situation regarding Jan Kubis, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General and I can tell you that Mr. Kubis has tendered his resignation and the Secretary-General has accepted it with regret. The Secretary-General is working on an appropriate replacement. We are all fully aware of the electoral calendar and are working as quickly as possible to ensure continuity of leadership. I would also add that we have a strong presence on the ground in Libya and all of our colleagues will continue, as they have done, working with Libyan institutions in light of the upcoming elections not to mention the humanitarian challenges that the Libyan people face. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=23%20November%202021


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