Conflict

DR Congo: UN chief calls for restraint amid reports security forces violently dispersed Kinshasa protests

New York, Jan 2 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to exercise restraint amid reports of a violent crackdown by national security forces on demonstrations in the capital, Kinshasa, and a number of other cities. more

As crises become more complex ‘prevention must be at the centre of everything we do’ – UN chief

New York, Dec 21(Just Earth News): As conflict and its drivers become more complex, unity in Security Council will be critical – UN chief

UN chief stresses need to denuclearize Korean Peninsula, avoid ‘sleepwalking into war’

New York, Dec 15(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres wrapped up a short visit to Tokyo on Thursday with an appeal to the Democratic People’s R ...

In wake of post-election protests in Honduras, UN chief urges authorities to respect rule of law

New York, Dec 13(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday called on authorities in Honduras to uphold the rule of law and respect for human rights following ...

UN chief 'strongly condemns' latest ballistic missile launch by DPR Korea

New York, Nov 30(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres “strongly condemns” the launch of yet another ballistic missile by the Democratic P ...

UN chief condemns suicide attacks that leaves dozens dead in northern Nigeria town

New York, Nov 22(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the suicide attacks that took place earlier on Tuesday in Adamawa state, Nigeria, ...

World community has ‘collective responsibility’ to stop human trafficking, support victims – UN chief

New York, Nov 22(Just Earth News): Briefing the Security Council Tuesday, top United Nations officials, including the Secretary-General and the head of the Organization’s anti-crime ...

Watchful of the situation in Raqqa, Syria, UN chief urges need to revive political process

New York, Oct 19 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is urging all sides involved in the fight for Raqqa, Syria, to protect civilians, abide with internatio ...

Secretary-General condemns Saturday's attacks in Mogadishu; commends responders

New York, Oct 16(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday commended the first responders and residents of the Somali capital, Mogadishu, for mobilizing ...

World needs to move beyond ‘conceptual debate’ and improve protection from atrocities, urges Guterres

New York, Sept 7(Just Earth News): Highlighting increased atrocity crimes – genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity – in many parts of the world, United Nation ...