Antonio Guterres expresses shock over death and destruction in north Gaza
Oct 28, 2024, at 04:37 am
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed shock at the “harrowing levels of death, injury and destruction” in north Gaza amid an ongoing intense Israeli military operation, his Spokesperson said on Sunday.
Antonio Guterres tells Vladimir Putin that Russian invasion violates UN Charter
Oct 26, 2024, at 03:21 pm
UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that his country’s on-going invasion of Ukraine violates the United Nations Charter and international law.
Oct 07, 2024, at 12:19 am
In a message to mark one year since the Hamas-led terror attack during which more than 1,250 Israelis and foreign nationals were brutally killed on 7 October, the UN Secretary-General has called on the international community to loudly condemn those “abhorrent acts” which have triggered a shocking wave of violence across the region.
Antonio Guterres urges global solutions as uncertain world edges toward a ‘powder keg’
Sep 25, 2024, at 06:11 am
The world is locked in a “purgatory of polarity” with a growing number of governments and others feeling entitled to a “get out of jail free card”, Secretary-General António Guterres told the UN General Assembly, which opened its annual high-level meeting on Tuesday.
Antonio Guterres alerts unchecked AI threatens democracy
Sep 16, 2024, at 03:26 pm
Left unchecked, artificial intelligence (AI) could destabilize democratic systems by spreading disinformation, fueling hate speech and distorting public opinion through deepfakes, the UN Secretary-General has warned.
UN chief Antonio Guterres for immediate halt to Israeli strikes amid West Bank crisis
Aug 30, 2024, at 03:12 pm
As the crisis in the West Bank continues to escalate alongside the ongoing war in Gaza, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an “immediate cessation” of Israeli military operations in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Jul 31, 2024, at 12:38 am
Fears of fresh unrest stare at Bangladesh after weeks of a deadly showdown between students and political opponents and the Sheikh Hasina government forces over the job quota system even as the United Nations asked for an impartial probe into the country's worst turmoil since the formation of the country in 1971 over countless human sacrifices.
UN chief Antonio Guterres, other officials condemn Golan rocket attack that leaves 12 dead
Jul 29, 2024, at 03:15 pm
Secretary-General António Guterres and other United Nations officials have condemned Saturday’s rocket attack on a football field in the Golan Heights that killed at least 12 civilians, mainly children and teenagers. Urging restraint, they also warned against escalating violence in the region.
Jul 17, 2024, at 06:33 pm
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is remembering the 298 people killed in “the tragic downing” of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 over conflict-affected eastern Ukraine 10 years ago this Wednesday, his Spokesperson said in a statement.
UN chief warns of ‘cyber mercenaries’ amid spike in weaponising digital tools
Jun 21, 2024, at 10:31 pm
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday highlighted the dual-edged nature of cyberspace, stressing its potential for both immense benefits and significant risks when misused.
There is an exit off ‘the highway to climate hell’, UN chief Guterres insists
Jun 08, 2024, at 12:29 am
“It’s climate crunch time” when it comes to tackling rising carbon emissions, the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday, stressing that while the need for global action is unprecedented, so too are the opportunities for prosperity and sustainable development.
Antonio Guterres repeats call to Israel to halt Rafah assault as aid stocks dwindle
May 17, 2024, at 08:43 pm
UN chief António Guterres reiterated his warning on Thursday against a full-scale assault on Rafah, just as aid teams issued increasingly urgent appeals for safe passage throughout Gaza, to replenish dangerously low stocks of lifesaving supplies.
Antonio Guterres urges Israel, Hamas ‘to show political courage’ and secure ceasefire
May 08, 2024, at 10:33 pm
The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday reiterated his appeal to Israel to stop any escalation in Gaza, amid reports that its forces have taken over key border crossings in Rafah.
UN chief Antonio Guterres demands better protection for environment journalists
May 03, 2024, at 11:27 pm
Friday marks World Press Freedom Day and UN Secretary-General António Guterres is highlighting an uptick in violence faced by journalists covering environmental issues, which has made the profession increasingly dangerous.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for UN 2.0 to tackle 21st century challenges
Apr 23, 2024, at 04:34 pm
Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday emphasised the need for a “strengthened and updated” United Nations to better reach and support people around the world.
Antonio Guterres upholds UNRWA as a ‘lifeline’ following receipt of independent panel’s report
Apr 23, 2024, at 04:29 pm
UN chief António Guterres issued an appeal on Monday to “actively support” the UN agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, adding that he accepted the final findings of an independent probe into the organisation, launched amid serious unconfirmed allegations of UNRWA collusion with Hamas fighters and as part of efforts to assess whether the agency was doing everything within its power to ensure neutrality.
Apr 20, 2024, at 02:22 pm
Following reports of alleged Israeli strikes inside Iran near a nuclear power station early Friday, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a new appeal to all parties to “stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation in the Middle East”.
UN chief Antonio Guterres appeals for maximum restraint in the Middle East
Apr 19, 2024, at 10:32 pm
Recent escalations in the Middle East make it even more important to support efforts towards lasting peace between Israel and a fully independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian state, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday.
Mar 19, 2024, at 11:54 pm
Almost 80 years after the incineration of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, nuclear weapons still represent a clear and present danger to global peace and security, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Monday.
UN calls for united action to combat rising tide of Islamophobia
Mar 16, 2024, at 03:29 pm
Amid a rising tide of anti-Muslim hate, top UN officials condemned the scourge on Friday as the General Assembly adopted a resolution to push back against it during commemorations marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for people-centered approach to combat drug stigma
Mar 15, 2024, at 01:28 pm
The UN Secretary-General on Thursday called for “putting people first” by ending the stigma and discrimination around those who use drugs and the expansion of prevention and treatment programmes.
UN Chief calls for peace in Sudan during Ramadan
Mar 08, 2024, at 04:44 am
United Nations/UNI: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called on all parties to the conflict in Sudan to cease hostilities during the Islamic month of Ramadan.
UN chief appalled by ‘tragic human toll’ of ongoing Gaza war
Mar 01, 2024, at 10:29 pm
The UN Secretary-General said on Thursday he was “appalled by the tragic human toll of the conflict in Gaza” where more than 30,000 people have now reportedly been killed and over 70,000 injured.
Feb 01, 2024, at 05:10 pm
Secretary-General António Guterres underscored on Wednesday (January 31, 2024) the critical role of the UN committee on the rights of Palestinians in the face of the ongoing and escalating war in Gaza, stressing that only a two-State solution can ensure a just and lasting peace and stability in the Middle East region.
Antonio Guterres asks countries to reverse UNRWA funding suspension
Jan 29, 2024, at 03:34 pm
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed to the countries that suspended funding to the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) to reconsider their decisions, to ensure continuity of its vital humanitarian operations.
Antonio Guterres says Africa is now a ‘global epicentre’ of terrorism
Jan 25, 2024, at 11:46 pm
In just a matter of years, Africa has become the “global epicentre of terrorism”, with groups such as Da’esh, Al-Qaida and their affiliates exploiting local conflicts and fragilities to serve their own ends, the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday, calling for violent extremism to be rooted out.
Antonio Guterres repeats call for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages at Non-Aligned Movement summit
Jan 22, 2024, at 02:20 am
UN Secretary-General António Guterres repeated his call for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional release of all hostages, in an address to the latest summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), which concluded in Kampala, Uganda, on Saturday.
UN chief Antonio Guterres warns against Red Sea escalation
Jan 13, 2024, at 10:04 pm
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to avoid an escalation in the situation in the Red Sea, where Houthi rebels in Yemen have been attacking commercial vessels amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
Uphold freedoms, fulfill the promise of human rights, urges UN chief
Dec 12, 2023, at 08:56 pm
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called on world leaders to rely on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as a roadmap to not only uphold human rights but also prevent wars, combat hatred, rebuild trust and build a sustainable future for all.
UN chief Antonio Guterres says he will not give up appealing for Gaza-Israel humanitarian ceasefire
Dec 11, 2023, at 02:59 am
The UN Secretary-General on Sunday pledged that he would “not give up” on appealing for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, adding that inaction on the Security Council was undermining its credibility.