The United Nations flag flies at half-mast in memory of the UN staff members killed in the Ethiopian air crash at the UN headquarters in New York, March 11, 2019. The UN General Assembly and the Security Council on Monday separately observed a minute of silence for the UN staff members who lost their lives in Sunday's air crash in Ethiopia. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)

UNITED NATIONS, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The UN General Assembly and the Security Council on Monday separately observed a minute of silence for the UN staff members who lost their lives in Sunday's air crash in Ethiopia.

At the beginning of a Commission on the Status of Women meeting at the General Assembly, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a brief statement to mourn the deaths of the UN staff members before the delegates observed a minute of silence.

Guterres said at least 21 UN staff members were killed in Sunday's crash. An undetermined number of other victims were working "close to" the United Nations.

"A global tragedy has hit close to home, and the United Nations is united in grief. I extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of all the victims, to the government and people of Ethiopia, and all those affected by this disaster."

"Let us honor the memories of our (dead) colleagues by keeping their spirit of service alive," he said.

Guterres said the world body is working closely with government officials on the ground in mobilizing assistance, in counseling and giving any other needed support during this difficult time.

The UN Security Council, at the beginning of its first meeting since the crash, also observed a minute of silence for the victims.

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