Press Release
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - marking the tenth anniversary of the MH17 tragedy
17 July 2024
On the 10th anniversary of the tragic downing of the Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, the Secretary-General recalls with sadness the 298 victims who lost their lives.
In full solidarity with the families of the victims and in honour of their memory, the Secretary-General renews his call on all States to extend their full cooperation pursuant to Security Council resolution 2166 that was adopted in 2014, to ensure that those responsible are held to account, following the important work of the independent Joint Investigation Team.
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General
New York, 17 July 2024
Saviano Abreu
UN Ukraine Spokesperson / Strategic Communications Advisor
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