UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that there is “a high risk of the total collapse of the humanitarian support system in Gaza, which would have devastating consequences.” UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged the international community to make every possible effort to bring an …
Read More »UN chief wants return of two-state solution after Gaza crisis
New York, US | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres foresees that a strengthened Palestinian Authority would assume responsibilities in Gaza after the current crisis and international players would work toward a two-state solution. Asked about his vision “for the day after” in Gaza, Guterres said it is important to …
Read More »Rafah border opens after UN chief visit, aid to enter gaza strip
Jerusalem, Israel | Xinhua | Israel on Saturday allowed the Rafah border to be opened for emergency food to reach Gaza. Fuel was however yet to be let through. During a visit to the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing on Friday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed for the …
Read More »UN General Assembly begins general debate
New York, US | Xinhua | The General Debate of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly opened at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, focusing on restoring global trust and solidarity in current challenging time. Dennis Francis, president of the 78th session of the UN …
Read More »UN chief says IMF, World Bank need urgent reforms
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres has called for urgent reforms at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund saying their policies are unfair to Africa which is faced with a debt crisis. The UN Chief who was in Nairobi at the high-level Africa Climate Summit said …
Read More »Guterres condemns coup in Niger
UN, New York US | Xinhua | In a short statement released by his spokesperson, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the coup in Niger. “The secretary-general is following closely the situation in Niger. He condemns in the strongest terms any effort to seize power by force and to undermine …
Read More »UN chief welcomes Russian decision to extend Black Sea grain deal
New York, US | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday welcomed Russia’s decision that would allow the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which allows the export of Ukrainian grain and other agricultural products from Black Sea ports. “We have some positive and significant developments: confirmation by …
Read More »Sudan’s paramilitary declares 72-hour truce despite continued fighting, UN raises humanitarian concerns
Khartoum, Sudan | Xinhua | Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) declared a 72-hour truce on Friday, despite continuous skirmishes with the Sudanese Army. “The truce coincides with the blessed Eid al-Fitr … to open humanitarian corridors to evacuate citizens and give them the opportunity to greet their families,” the …
Read More »UN: Covid-19, unequal recovery cost 3 years’ worth of development progress
New York, US | Xinhua | The COVID-19 pandemic and an unequal recovery have cost the world three years of development progress, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday at the 46th Annual Meeting of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Group of 77 and China. Guterres said that advancing the …
Read More »UN chief calls for efforts to de-escalate Ukraine conflict
Beijing, China | Xinhua | The following are the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for international efforts to de-escalate the conflict in Ukraine. “I will continue to spare no effort for peace — peace in line with international law and the Charter …
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