Sep 17, 2018, at 10:04 am
New York, Sept 17 (IBNS): There is a powerful wind of hope blowing across the Horn of Africa region, said UN chief António Guterres on Sunday, in Saudi Arabia to witness the signing of a peace agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea, ending decades of simmering conflict.
Sep 14, 2018, at 08:38 am
New York, Sept 14 (IBNS): Like few today, former United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, could “bring people together, put them at ease, and unite them towards a common goal”, said the current UN chief, António Guterres on Thursday, speaking at his predecessor’s funeral in Ghana.
Sep 11, 2018, at 08:51 am
New York, Sept 11 (IBNS): Corruption is present in all countries, “rich and poor, North and South, developed and developing,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Monday, at a session on tackling corruption for the sake of peace and international security.
‘Legally binding’ nuclear-test ban essential to prevent ‘catastrophic impact’ says UN chief
Sep 07, 2018, at 08:52 am
New York, Sept 7 (IBNS): On the annual observance of the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, Secretary-General António Guterres has highlighted the “inextricable connection” between testing and eliminating nuclear weapons across the world.
Aug 11, 2018, at 08:44 am
New York, Aug 11 (IBNS): The world’s young people need safe spaces – both physical and digital - where they can “freely express their views” and “pursue their dreams” was the core message of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to mark this year’s International Youth Day.
Jul 03, 2018, at 08:02 am
New York, July 3 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres visited Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh on Monday, declaring that “nothing could have prepared me for the scale of the crisis and extent of suffering” he witnessed there.
Nuclear non-proliferation treaty an ‘essential pillar’ of international peace, says UN chief
Jul 02, 2018, at 09:03 am
New York, July 2 (IBNS): On the 50th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged all State parties to ensure the Treaty’s continued strength and importance in the years ahead.
UN chief applauds Bangladesh for ‘opening borders’ to Rohingya refugees in need
Jul 02, 2018, at 08:56 am
New York, July 2 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has applauded Bangladesh for giving a safe haven to hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees driven from their homes in Myanmar by systematic and widespread violence.
‘Agile’, multilateral response vital to combat terrorism – UN chief Guterres
Jun 29, 2018, at 03:02 am
New York, June 29 (IBNS): The complex and evolving nature of terrorism necessitates a response that is as agile and multifaceted as the threat itself, the United Nations Secretary-General said on Thursday.
Jun 26, 2018, at 10:58 am
New York, June 26 (IBNS): Ambassadors in the Security Council have been urged by the United Nations Secretary-General to find ‘much-needed consensus’ to resolve the myriad challenges in the Middle East and North Africa.
Jun 24, 2018, at 05:50 pm
New York, June 24 (IBNS): One person has reportedly died, and dozens were injured after an explosion ripped through a large crowd at a rally for the new Prime Minister of Ethiopia on Saturday, which the UN chief described as a matter of “grave concern”.
UN chief condemns suspected Boko Haram attacks targeting Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Nigeria
Jun 19, 2018, at 08:35 am
New York, June 19 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Saturday’s attacks in northeastern Nigeria by suspected Boko Haram insurgents targeting Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
Climate change: An 'existential threat' to humanity, UN chief warns global summit
May 16, 2018, at 03:06 pm
New York, May 16 (IBNS): None of the world’s challenges loom as large as climate change, the United Nations chief told a major climate action summit on Tuesday, reiterating his belief that global warming poses an “existential threat” to humanity.
‘Much work to do and no time to waste’ in cybercrime fight, says UN chief
May 15, 2018, at 02:46 pm
New York, May 15 (IBNS): The UN body focussing on crime prevention and criminal justice, opened its annual session in Vienna on Monday, calling for a more integrated global response to continuing and emerging challenges, including cybercrime.
May 15, 2018, at 01:48 pm
New York, May 15 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the commitment by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to dismantle its nuclear test site at Punggye-ri as an important “confidence-building measure” that that will support efforts towards sustainable peace and verifiable denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Armenia: Welcoming peaceful nature of protests, UN chief asks for continued stability
Apr 25, 2018, at 01:05 pm
New York, Apr 25 (IBNS): Following the resignation of Armenia’s Prime Minister in the wake of mass protests, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for the continued respect of the rule of law and human rights, as well as for the maintenance of peace and stability in Armenia and the wider region.
Unity in Security Council was key to recent easing of tensions on Korean Peninsula – UN chief
Apr 24, 2018, at 01:49 pm
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): The unity within the Security Council played an essential role in creating the positive momentum that led to a decision by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to suspend nuclear tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles, the United Nations chief said Monday, noting however that the 15-member body has so far failed to achieve such unity to tackle the Syrian crisis.
UN chief applauds Sierra Leoneans for peaceful elections; congratulates new President
Apr 06, 2018, at 01:38 pm
New York, Apr 6 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres took note of the announcement by the National Electoral Commission on 4 April of the final results of the presidential run-off election in Sierra Leone, the UN Spokesman said Thursday.
Nigeria: UN chief condemns killing of aid workers by Boko Haram insurgents
Mar 03, 2018, at 09:44 pm
New York, Mar 3 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the killing of three aid workers Thursday night in Rann town in Borno state, Nigeria, following an attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
UN chief condemns Mogadishu attacks, reiterates support in fight against terrorism
Feb 25, 2018, at 03:02 pm
New York, Feb 25 (JEN): Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the 23 February attacks in Mogadishu, Somalia, which claimed the lives of many civilians and injured numerous others.
UN chief Guterres unveils proposals to end 'scourge' of sexual exploitation and abuse
Mar 10, 2017, at 04:34 am
New York, Mar 9 (Just Earth News): Underscoring that the United Nations should not be, in any way, associated with the vile and vicious crimes of rape, sexual violence, exploitation and abuse, Secretary-General António Guterres has outlined a new victim-centred approach to prevent and respond to such abuses committed by those serving under the UN flag.
Guterres announces steps towards reforming Organization’s peace and security architecture
Feb 15, 2017, at 06:06 pm
New York, Feb 15 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday announced the establishment of an internal review team that will take forward the reforms to the UN Secretariat peace and security strategy, functioning and architecture, which he outlined when he was appointed the Secretary-General last year.
In Dubai, UN chief addresses deficit of trust between governments, citizens and institutions
Feb 14, 2017, at 03:38 pm
New York, Feb 14 (Just Earth News): The world faces a “terrible lack of trust,†United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday addressing the World Government Summit in the Emirati city of Dubai, and called for reconciliation between people, their governments and global multilateral institutions.