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

Zambian forces of MINUSCA and the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) organized joint patrols in the city of Birao and its surroundings to help restore peace in the areas. MINUSCA

UN Security Council members arrived Sunday in South Sudan’s capital Juba, three weeks before a new revitalized transitional government of national unity is due to be formed. UNMISS

A joint team from the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) visited the opposition-controlled area of Li Rangu in South Sudan’s Equatoria region, where they met with opposition military commanders. UNMISS

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi thanked Zambia for its generosity and openness in hosting refugees and called for more development support for hosting communities. UNHCR

At the open of the 2019 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged policymakers to resolve trade tensions, promote sustainable growth and invest in human capital. IMF

Ongoing heavy floods in South Sudan’s Maban County have displaced nearly 100,000 refugees and the host population. Main roads and vast areas are submerged in flood waters, making access to those in need difficult. UNHCR

Help Sudan’s government, armed movements seize chances To build comprehensive peace, Under-Secretary-General urges Security Council at 8643rd meeting.

Experts gathered at the International Monetary Fund today for a discussion titled “Sustainable Development Goals: Making It Happen.” IMF

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