The United Nations on Thursday commemorated the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks on the United States, reaffirming solidarity with the people of New York, where the organisation has been headquartered for nearly eight decades.
“New York has hosted the United Nations for 80 years and has been the home to many of our colleagues, as well as to diplomats, staff, and of course all the Secretaries-General. We continue to stand in solidarity with the people of New York, as we did 24 years ago,” UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said.
The attacks on the World Trade Centre in Manhattan claimed nearly 3,000 lives from over 90 countries and left thousands injured. Survivors and first responders continue to grapple with long-term health issues such as respiratory illnesses, cancer, and mental health challenges.
“New York City has hosted our UN Headquarters for decades and is the place many colleagues call home, so do I. Today, my thoughts are with everyone who lost loved ones on 9/11, and with all the people of New York City,” Secretary-General António Guterres said in a social media post.
The UN pledged to continue honouring the victims and supporting New Yorkers in their journey of resilience and healing, describing the attacks as the worst act of terrorism in U.S. history.
(NAN)