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Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Two weeks after the proclamation of the provisional results by the National Elections Authority of the Central African Republic, the country's Constitutional Court has validated the re-election of President Faustin Archange Touadera who has obtained 53.16 percent of votes cast on 27 December. MINUSCA

UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo said, despite UN efforts, “heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf region persist,” and urged “all concerned in the region and beyond to opt for dialogue to address their respective security concerns." UNIFEED

In the Central African Republic, two United Nations peacekeepers lost their lives today. This happened on the Bangassou-Gambo axis, after peacekeepers came under fire, said a UN Spokesperson. UNIFEED

WHO’s Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that almost one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has "an unprecedented opportunity to make health the heartbeat of development, and the foundation of a more secure, and more equitable world." WHO

General Assembly adopts decision postponing organizational session of Ad Hoc Committee elaborating anti-cybercrime convention, due to COVID-19 fears.

Press Conference by John Wilmoth, Director, Population Division, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and Clare Menozzi, Population Affairs Officer, Population Division, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), on the release of the International Migration 2020 Highlights Report.

In a press conference, President of the General Assembly Volkan Bozkir shares his impressions of the main part of the General Assembly’s 75th session, which wrapped up on 31 December. He also discusses his priorities and what to expect during the resumed part of the session, which is currently underway.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said 2020 was the “worst year since the Great Depression,” but noted that the picture for 2021 is “less bad.” IMF