Sudan: UN relief chief welcomes progress towards three-month truce

This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN relief chief Tom Fletcher has highlighted recent diplomatic progress made towards a three-month pause to the brutal fighting in Sudan between rival militaries. “Welcome progress from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE and the US towards urgently needed 3-month humanitarian truce in Sudan,” Mr. Fletcher wrote on […]

UN chief urges ‘utmost restraint’ amid escalating violence in Yemen

This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General has expressed grave concern over US airstrikes in and around Yemen’s port of Ra’s Isa this week, which reportedly resulted in scores of civilian casualties. At least five humanitarian workers were said to be among those injured, and significant damage was reported to port […]

‘Humanity’s future depends on investing in the machinery of peace’: UN chief

This article is published in association with United Nations. “Humanity’s future depends on investing in the machinery of peace, not the machinery of war,” said Secretary-General António Guterres in a message marking the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness.  Celebrated on 5 March, it is an opportunity to reinforce global commitments to reducing arms and […]

‘Dangerous nuclear rhetoric and threats’ trigger stark wake-up call: UN chief

This article is published in association with United Nations. Dramatically evolving geopolitical tensions amid “dangerous nuclear rhetoric and threats” are a stark wake-up call for States to take action to support the legally binding atomic weapon ban treaty, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday. “Critical disarmament instruments are being eroded,” said Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for […]

Sudan: UN chief condemns reported executions as starvation risks rise

This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General expressed deep alarm on Monday over reports of summary executions of civilians in the Sudanese city of Khartoum North, allegedly carried out by fighters and militias allied with the forces of the military Government.  Many of the victims are believed to be from the […]

UN chief condemns Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system

This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the latest Russian drone and missile attack against the power grid and critical civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, his Spokesperson said on Sunday. The large-scale strikes occurred overnight and reportedly caused severe damage, power outages and civilian casualties. “Attacks on energy […]

COP29 climate talks: Major emitters must right ‘colossal injustice’ on island nations, says UN chief

This article is published in association with United Nations. COP29 talks in Baku on Wednesday turned to small island nations facing an existential threat from our warming planet, as UN Secretary-General António Guterres insisted that they “deserve support to deal with a crisis [that they] have done next to nothing to create”.  “You have every right […]

Sudan trapped in a ‘nightmare of violence’, UN chief tells Security Council

This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday the people of Sudan are trapped in a “nightmare of violence, hunger, disease and displacement”, as the brutal war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to rage. “The suffering is growing by the […]

UN chief ‘shocked’ at harrowing death and destruction in north Gaza

This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed shock at the “harrowing levels of death, injury and destruction” in north Gaza amid an ongoing intense Israeli military operation, his Spokesperson said on Sunday. Since the offensive began earlier this month, hundreds of people have been killed, according to Gaza’s […]

UN chief proposes $3.6 billion budget for 2025, highlighting peace, development and reforms

This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday presented a $3.6 billion budget proposal for programmes in 2025, highlighting the Organization’s commitment to peace, sustainable development, and human rights initiatives, while advancing key reforms. Outlining his proposal at the General Assembly’s Fifth Committee, the forum for administrative and budgetary matters, […]

The world must step up for girls, UN chief says

This article is published in association with United Nations. As the world marked the International Day of the Girl Child on Friday, a town hall held at UN Headquarters provided an opportunity for young women activists to engage directly with policymakers and offer recommendations on what they need to fully realise their rights.  The President of […]

Unchecked AI threatens democracy, warns UN chief

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This article is published in association with United Nations. Left unchecked, artificial intelligence (AI) could destabilize democratic systems by spreading disinformation, fueling hate speech and distorting public opinion through deepfakes, the UN Secretary-General has warned. These risks are particularly critical this year, as over 50 countries – representing half the world’s population – hold elections. In […]

Make AI work for everyone, UN chief says

This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday called for global cooperation in sharing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), warning that unequal access could exacerbate global inequalities. “AI capacities today are concentrated in a handful of powerful companies – and even fewer countries. Meanwhile, too many countries face […]

West Bank crisis: UN chief calls for immediate halt to Israeli strikes

This article is published in association with United Nations. As the crisis in the West Bank continues to escalate alongside the ongoing war in Gaza, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an “immediate cessation” of Israeli military operations in the occupied Palestinian territory. Mr. Guterres’s intervention late Wednesday comes amid one of the biggest Israeli […]

World News in Brief: UN chief condemns religious hate, threats to freedom in Sri Lanka, four young people executed in Somalia, human rights office for Caribbean

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This article is published in association with United Nations. As the world marks the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief on Thursday, the UN Secretary-General urges a renewed global commitment to ensuring everyone can live free from “fear, stigma, and persecution,” regardless of their religion or beliefs.  The […]

UN chief expresses deep concern over Israel strikes on Yemen, and risk of regional escalation

This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has responded to Israel’s airstrikes on the Yemeni port city of Hudaydah, which reportedly killed at least six people and injured more than 80, by calling for all parties involved in the conflict to “exercise utmost restraint”. In statement, Mr. Guterres noted that […]

UN chief lauds ‘strong’ new recommendations to limit proliferation of light weapons

This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Saturday praised the adoption of a “strong outcome document” at the end of a conference dedicated to combatting illicit small arms and light weapons worldwide, saying it was an important sign of progress. “The proliferation, diversion and misuse of small arms and light […]

Stop ‘vandalising’ Earth and help the planet thrive, UN chief urges

This article is published in association with United Nations. As nearly 40 per cent of land across the planet is degraded with more acres lost every second, governments, businesses and communities must galvanize action to reverse the damage and protect Earth, the UN chief said in a strong message for the World Day to Combat Desertification […]

Haiti: UN chief welcomes new government amid ongoing challenges

This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday welcomed the swearing in of Haiti’s new Government, urging stakeholders to continue making progress towards restoring democratic institutions through elections. The new cabinet, according to reports, completely replaces all the ministers from the government of the former Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, […]

UN chief welcomes new push by El Salvador’s political parties to begin fresh dialogue

This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the decision announced on Wednesday by El Salvador’s political parties to set up a new “negotiating framework”. In a statement from his Spokesperson, the UN chief describes the framework as an effort “to reach medium and long-term […]

Europe should make voice ‘more heard’ in today’s ‘dangerous world,’ says UN chief

This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. In an increasingly dangerous world, the European Union (EU) need to make its voice “more and more heard” as a “central pillar” of multilateralism, said the United Nations Secretary-General on Wednesday.   Speaking in the heart of the EU, in Brussels, António Guterres told […]

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