In an address to an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Saturday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres cautioned against the crisis in Syria “spiraling out of control.“ The meeting was held following overnight airstrikes in Syria launched by the United … read more
António Guterres made the appeal late on Friday evening just hours after the United States, France and Britain launched air strikes targeting sites associated with the country’s chemical weapons capabilities. “There’s an obligation, particularly when dealing with matters of peace … read more
Meeting residents of the world’s largest camp for Somali refugees – sprawling Dadaab, located in north-eastern Kenya – the top United Nations official for Somalia expressed his solidarity with their situation and highlighted the gradual progress made in their home … read more
“She was an international symbol of resistance who left an indelible mark on the history of the 20th century,” he added. Mr. Guterres said the outpouring of condolences since her passing shows what an enormous impact Ms. Mandela had not only … read more
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged the world to reflect on the suffering of those who perished, as well as survived, the Rwandan genocide and unite in renewing the resolve to prevent such atrocities from ever happening again. … read more