Thank you for this opportunity to address the critical issue of protection of civilians in armed conflict.
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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- STATEMENT TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS IN ARMED CONFLICT [as delivered]
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Protecting civilians is the ultimate goal of UN peacekeeping
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Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in South Sudan by Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer [As delivered]
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UN report exposes human rights violations and abuses against civilians in and around Yei, South Sudan - GENEVA/JUBA