Tag: UN Secretary-General António Guterres
UN chief reacts to killings in northern Mozambique
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called on the authorities in Mozambique to investigate brutal killings this past weekend…
UN Chief Guterres congratulates Biden, Harris
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated U.S President-elect Joe Biden and the Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
UN Chief calls for peaceful presidential polls in Ivory Coast
UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called for peace in Saturday’s presidential election in Ivory Coast amid reports of deadly pre-election…
UN Antonio Guterres breaks silence on #EndSARS protests
Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations has reacted to the escalating use of force on unarmed Nigerian citizens,…
Vaccine alone cannot defeat coronavirus, UN chief warns
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that vaccine alone cannot defeat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
UN chief Guterres welcomes UAE-Israeli diplomatic ties
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the historic agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates to normalise diplomatic relations.
UN, US condole with Lebanon after deadly Beirut explosions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has commiserated with the people and government of Lebanon over Tuesday’s Beirut explosions.
World still lives in the shadow of slave trade: Guterres.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the world “still lives in the shadow of the transatlantic slave trade” despite rejecting racism.
UN chief announces committee for Syrian constitution
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Monday announced the formation of a constitutional committee for Syria, to help move ahead…
Car bomb in Benghazi: UN reacts to death of employees
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned a car bomb attack in the Libyan city of Benghazi that killed three UN…
Tribute to Mandela by António Guterres
Today, July 18 is Nelson Mandela International Day. The United Nations declared the Nelson Mandela Day in November 2009 as…
Guterres cautions against isolationism, protectionism in globalisation
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday that globalisation was universal and the world should not pursue isolationism, protectionism or exclusion.…
UN Chief expresses concern over peacekeepers vulnerability to attacks
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said peacekeepers are vulnerable and under-equipped, making them targets of attacks.
Over 15m Africans victims of Transatlantic slave trade – Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said more than 15 million Africans suffered the brutalities of the Transatlantic slave trade, calling…
UN chief hails African free trade agreement
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the signing of a Continental Free Trade Area agreement in Africa that has created…
Guterres reiterates call for implementation of Syria ceasefire
Efforts to combat terrorist groups in Syria “do not supersede’’ obligations to stop fighting, UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres said on…
$233 billion spent on crises response in 10 years – UN
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said 233 billion dollars was spent on humanitarian response, peacekeeping and hosting refugees in the last…
UN chief calls for new push to achieve “world free of nuclear weapons”
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that nuclear weapons posed catastrophic risks to human life and the environment. “We must…
UN welcomes Ethiopia’s PM resignation
The UN said it welcomed the recent decision of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn to resign, and steps toward governance…
UN chief Antonio Guterres mourns Malawian Ambassador
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday paid tribute to the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Malawi to the UN, Necton…
UN Secretary-General says illicit financial activities against Africa exceeds aid
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has decried the implications of illicit activities against Africa, saying it is more than the international…
UN Chief Antonio Guterres praises Olympic values
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday praised Olympic values after a meeting with International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach…
Countries partly to blame for migration challenges – Guterres
Governments across the world are inflicting needless economic self-harm by creating barriers to migration, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on…
Safe migration practices cannot be limited to global elite – Guterres
Countries have the right to control their own borders, but the rights of refugees and migrants must be protected, UN…
Individuals can to lend a voice to end violence – Guterres
UN Secretary-General has called on individuals to lend a voice to ending the senseless conflicts around the world.
Guterres condemn Borno attacks, condoles Nigeria
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the series of Boko Haram terrorists attacks in Borno in which many people were…
Climate change action ‘a necessity’ – António Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for sustained action to meet the global challenge and to ensure a peaceful and…
Violent conflicts: UN chief says ‘prevention better than cure’
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for increasing investments in preventative measures that address the problem of root causes of…
Security Council’s unity vital to prevent mass atrocities – UN chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has stressed the importance of unity in the Security Council to effectively address human rights violations…
South Sudan: Guterres Warns Security Council
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the Security Council against the danger of allowing the conflict in South Sudan to…