UN Secretary-General expresses sadness over Colombia plane crash - Speech Brief
30 January 2026 17:15 UTC · UN Secretary-General · UN SG Press Release · Source · Email X Link

UN Secretary-General expresses sadness over Colombia plane crash

Key points

  • Saddened by crash killing 15
  • Extends condolences and expresses solidarity with Colombia

TL;DR

  • Secretary-General António Guterres says he is saddened by a plane crash in north‑east Colombia that killed 15 people, extends condolences to victims' families (including a congress member, a congressional candidate and two humanitarian workers), and expresses solidarity with the people and Government of Colombia.
Original text

Secretary-General The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General is saddened by the plane crash in north-east Colombia, which claimed the lives of 15 people. He extends his condolences to the families of the victims, who include a member of Colombia’s Congress representing a “peace district”, a congressional candidate from the same region and...

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