Protecting the most vulnerable people in Myanmar – whatever their ethnicity or religion – must be at the heart of the response to the humanitarian crisis in the region, the deputy United Nations aid chief has said. “Regardless of their … read more
The United Nations on Monday launched an initiative to connect judges around the world so that they can learn from each other about ways to strengthen integrity in courts, such as by preventing corruption and undue political interference into judicial … read more
During an official visit, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday met in Beijing with Xi Jinping, President of China where he congratulated the President on his recent re-election. Mr. Guterres expressed his appreciation for President Xi’s support to the UN’s … read more
Following a period of relative calm in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern on Sunday over renewed, intensive violence in Douma. “The Secretary-General calls on all parties to cease fighting and restore the calm … read more
Late Friday night the United Nations Security Council condemned “in the strongest terms” an attack earlier in the day on a vehicle of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) that killed a Nigerien peacekeeper in Gao. “The … read more