Tag: Antonio Guterres
Plateau killings: Attacks violate global humanitarian law – UN
The UN on Friday voiced concerns over the violent conflicts between herdsmen and farmers in West and Central Africa, with…
‘All atrocity crimes preventable, can’t be justified’ – UN chief
All atrocity crimes are preventable and can never be justified, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said.
UN chief condemns explosion at political rallies in Zimbabwe, Ethiopia
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned explosions at political rallies in Zimbabwe and Ethiopia.
Saudi women: UN chief welcomes lifting driving ban
As Saudi women take the wheel beginning June 25, UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has welcomed the lifting on Sunday of…
World Refugee Day: UN chief calls for compassion
With more than 68 million people worldwide displaced due to conflict or persecution, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for…
Oceans will have more plastic than fish by 2050 – Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that there would be more plastic than fish by 2050 if the present trends…
UN chief honours 3 Nigerian fallen peacekeepers
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has awarded the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal to 129 military, police and civilian personnel, including three Nigerians,…
Anti-corruption agenda: UN chief commends Nigeria
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has commended Nigeria’s anti-corruption agenda, saying the country plays a leading role in the fight against…
UN achieves gender parity among leadership worldwide
The UN has said that it has achieved gender parity among the leadership of the organisation around the world.
UN welcomes North Korea’s suspension of nuclear programme
The UN said it welcomed North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un’s announcement that his country no longer needed nuclear weapons. The…
Guterres congratulates new Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Bio
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has congratulated Mr Julius Bio on his election as the next President of the Republic of…
Water scarcity: UN raises awareness
UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Thursday warned that increasing demand for freshwater and growing impact of climate change are making…
UN chief calls for end to female genital mutilation
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for an end to the practice of female genital mutilation, which he said…
AU Summit: Guterres calls for stronger cooperation between organisations
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said that with Africa in the lead, AU and UN “can and will do more”…
Guterres condemns Egypt’s Church attack
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Friday’s attack in Egypt outside Mar Mina church in the Helwan district, south of…