Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Escalation in Tensions between Armed Actors in North Darfur, Sudan
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
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Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Large-scale Attack Launched on Israel by Iran
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The following statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today:
Secretary-General Welcomes Publication of Decree Formally Establishing Transitional Presidential Council in Haiti
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Secretary-General Appoints Muhannad Hadi of Jordan Deputy Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Muhannad Hadi of Jordan as his new Deputy Special Coordinator and Resident Coordinator, Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. Mr. Hadi will also serve as Humanitarian Coordinator. He succeeds James Eugene McGoldrick of Ireland, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for his dedication and service.
Warning Middle East at Risk of Full-Scale Conflict, Secretary-General Urges All Parties to ‘Step Back from the Brink’, in Emergency Security Council Session
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A day after Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles from its territory towards Israel - most intercepted - the people of the Middle East are confronting a real danger of a devastating full-scale conflict, the UN chief told the Security Council today during an emergency meeting, as delegates urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint.
New Permanent Observer for University for Peace Presents Letter of Appointment
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The new Permanent Observer for the University for Peace to the United Nations, Ramu Damodaran, presented his Letter of Appointment to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today.
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The World Food Programme (WFP) warned today that nearly 55 million people in West and Central Africa will struggle to feed themselves during the next lean season — which is from June to August. This is an increase of 4 million in the number of food-insecure people as compared to the previous forecast published in late 2023.
We Must All ‘Push Back against Hatred, Intolerance, Wherever We Find It’, Says Secretary-General, Commemorating 1994 Genocide in Rwanda
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Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the commemoration of the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, in New York today:
United Nations Announces Theme, Logo for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai — Over 30 UN Entities to Join
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One year from tomorrow, 13 April 2025, the United Nations Pavilion in Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, will open its doors to visitors under the theme of “United for a Better Future” that will feature exhibits and programming that incorporate the sub-theme “Saving, Empowering and Connecting Lives Together”.
Defending Military Aid to Ukraine, Western Countries in Security Council Reject Russian Federation’s Claim Such Support Is Turning Kyiv into Terrorist State
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Western countries’ provision of military assistance to Ukraine is intended to support that country’s self-defence against the Russian Federation’s aggression, their representatives told the Security Council, refuting Moscow’s argument that such aid is turning Kyiv into a terrorist State.