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In light of the developments in Bolivia, including the resignation of President Evo Morales, the Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his appeal to “all Bolivians to refrain from violence and to the authorities to ensure the safety and security of all citizens, government officials and foreign nationals.” UNIFEED / FILE

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) welcomed reports that the US and China may be closing in on a trade deal, spokesman Gerry Rice told reporters today in Washington DC. IMF

The High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina said the international community must help the country to go forward rather than backwards, and decried those who would try to deny the genocide that took place in Srebrenica in 1995. UNIFEED

Condemning recent violence in Guinea-Bissau, Security Council presidential statement urges actors to resolve differences, move ahead with elections at 8656th meeting.

Upon returning from her joint mission with the African Union (AU) on women peace and security in the Horn of Africa, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told the Security Council that “the chance for peace in this region is real” and the international community, together with Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea and Djibouti, “can find lasting solutions to the complex challenges of the region.” UNIFEED

With Guinea-Bissau’s presidential elections planned for later this month, the Security Council expressed deep concern at the social and political situation in the country and urged its President and Prime Minister to resolve their differences in a spirit of respect and cooperation. UNIFEED

Delegates voice concern over Human Rights Council membership selection process, as General Assembly takes up body’s annual report at the 23rd and 24th plenary meetings of the 74th session.

Delegates voice concern over Human Rights Council membership selection process, as General Assembly takes up body’s annual report at the 23rd and 24th plenary meetings of the 74th session.

Ambassador Coly Seck, President of the Human Rights Council, told a press briefing today that individuals are being identified for a fact-finding mission on Venezuela. UNIFEED

Recent Kosovo election marks most significant change to political landscape in 12 years, Special Representative tells Security Council at 8655th meeting.