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Briefing by Police Adviser and Director of the UN Police Division Luís Carrilho, along with Police Commissioner of the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) Mody Berethe, and Police Commissioner of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) Violet Lusala, on the UN Police Week events.

Nepali peacekeeper Sangya Malla serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) received the UN Woman Police Officer of the Year Award. UNIFEED

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

Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

General Assembly elects judge to International Court of Justice.

UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan said this particular right is “not a monopoly of western countries” adding that the safety of journalists and media freedom are top priorities for her. UNIFEED

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

“Throughout the world, a free press is essential for peace, justice, sustainable development and human rights — and the cornerstone for building fair and impartial institutions,” the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said congratulating Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov on being awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. UNIFEED

UN Secretary-General António Guterres reads a statement on the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.

Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov jointly won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to defend freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia, the Norwegian Noble Committee in Oslo announced today. UNTV CH