UN chief calls for ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, citing the immense suffering caused to the Lebanese population.
UN chief requests 3 billion kroner in humanitarian aid for Lebanon
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged for 3 billion kroner in humanitarian aid for Lebanon amid the ongoing conflict and internal displacement within the country.
UN chief calls for 3.1 billion kroner in humanitarian aid for Lebanon
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has requested 3.1 billion kroner in humanitarian aid for Lebanon amidst ongoing violence and internal displacement in the country.
UN Chief Arrives in Beirut for Solidarity Visit
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Beirut to express solidarity with the Lebanese people amidst ongoing conflicts in the region.
UN Chief Visits Lebanon
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Beirut for a solidarity visit with the people of Lebanon who are affected by the ongoing conflict.
UN chief visits Lebanon - urges Israel and Hezbollah to ceasefire
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah during his visit to Lebanon, highlighting the humanitarian crisis in the region.
M/East ‘pushed to breaking point’, UN chief warns
UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlights escalating tensions in the Middle East due to shipping attacks, rising oil prices, and a growing humanitarian crisis, urging a return to diplomacy and ceasefire.
The Iranian Foreign Minister asks the UN Secretary-General to condemn the 'aggression'
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to adopt a firmer stance against the 'aggression' of the US and Israel during their phone conversation.
Guterres and officials from several countries call for an end to the war in Iran
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate end to the war in Iran, emphasizing the need for serious diplomatic negotiations.
Desperate plea from the UN chief about the war in the Middle East: 'It could spiral out of control'
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the ongoing illegal attacks in the Middle East and warned that the situation could escalate beyond control.
DRC: the UN appoints American James Swan as head of MONUSCO
The UN has appointed James Swan, a former US ambassador to the DRC, as the new head of the MONUSCO mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Former Senegalese President Seeks to Succeed Guterres at the UN
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has officially announced his candidacy for the position of UN Secretary-General, marking a significant African presence in the impending election after António Guterres' term ends this year.
Macky Sall's candidacy for the position of UN Secretary-General proposed by Burundi
Burundi has nominated former Senegalese President Macky Sall to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN Secretary-General.
UN Chief: Strikes in the Middle East Could Trigger Uncontrollable Chain of Events
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that military actions in the most unstable region of the world could lead to an uncontrollable chain of events during an emergency Security Council meeting.
UN Chief Warns Against "Uncontrolled Escalation" in the Middle East
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that military strikes in the Middle East may lead to uncontrollable consequences in the region.
UN chief condemned escalation in the Middle East, calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the escalation of violence in the Middle East, urging for an immediate cessation of hostilities amid increasing tensions regarding US and Israeli attacks against Iran.
UN Secretary-General condemns military escalation in the Middle East
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemns military escalation in the Middle East, highlighting the negative impact of the power dynamics between the US, Israel, and Iran on international peace and security.
UN Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Ceasefire: – Deeply Concerned
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire as violence escalates between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The UN Secretary-General calls for an immediate ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan following an Afghan attack that escalated the conflict.
UN Chief: Over 15,000 Civilians Killed
UN Secretary-General António Guterres reported that over 15,000 civilians have been killed and more than 41,000 injured in the war in Ukraine.
A new position for Pekka Haavisto
Pekka Haavisto has been appointed by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres as the new special envoy to Sudan.
Pekka Haavisto receives a new position
Former Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto has been appointed as the new Special Envoy for Sudan by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Pekka Haavisto Appointed UN Special Representative to Sudan
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Pekka Haavisto as the new special representative to Sudan, replacing Algerian Ramtane Lamamra.
Civilian Deaths "Unacceptable": UN Secretary-General Issues Statement on the 4th Anniversary of the Invasion of Ukraine
On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the high number of civilian casualties and called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
Sudan: Doing What's Right Is 'Not a Spectator Sport', Human Rights Council Warned
The UN Human Rights Council marked its 20th anniversary by emphasizing the importance of human rights amidst global conflicts, with Secretary-General António Guterres urging accountability from powerful nations.
Guterres from Geneva: Human Rights Under Widespread Attack Globally
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that human rights are facing a broad global assault amidst escalating crises and calls for accountability.
UN Chief Condemns Rising "Power Supremacy" Worldwide
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the rise of power supremacy over the rule of law during the opening of the UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva.
Ukraine, Gaza, or Myanmar. Human rights are deliberately sacrificed, warned Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the global threat to human rights during the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, attributing this to authoritarian governance that limits the rule of law.
Guterres' Loud Warning: 'The Rule of Law is Being Crushed by the Law of the Strongest' Worldwide
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that the 'law of the strongest' is undermining human rights globally, asserting that this trend is being supported by artificial intelligence.
UN Secretary-General Condemns Global Assault on the Rule of Law
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that human rights are under a full-scale attack globally, led by some of the most powerful entities.
UN chief decries global rise of ‘rule of force’
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the global decline of human rights, stating that the powerful are undermining the rule of law with the use of force.
UN Chief Sounds Alarm: Fears Human Rights Will Collapse
UN Secretary António Guterres warns that human rights are severely under threat worldwide, with powerful nations often leading the charge.
UN Secretary-General: Rules of War are Being Violated in Many Areas from Gaza to Ukraine
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns about widespread violations of human rights and the rules of war across various regions, including Gaza and Ukraine, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation and insufficient international aid.
UN Chief Antonio Guterres Denounces the Rise of the 'Law of the Strong' in the World
Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, criticized the increasing dominance of the 'law of the strong', linking it to widespread assaults on human rights globally.
UN Chief: Human Rights Are Under Attack
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that human rights are under global attack, citing significant violations and suffering in conflicts like Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine.
UN Secretary-General: Just Peace in Ukraine Must Fully Protect Territorial Integrity
UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes the need for a peace agreement that guarantees Ukraine's territorial integrity ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.
The UN establishes a committee to oversee artificial intelligence
The United Nations has announced the formation of a committee to ensure human oversight of artificial intelligence technologies.
Guterres Calls for Human Control Over Artificial Intelligence, Washington Rejects
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres advocates for human oversight in AI development, which has faced rejection from the United States, labeling it as 'global governance' of AI.
Iran assures it will respond decisively if it becomes the target of an attack
Iran has stated that it will respond decisively if it comes under military attack, as indicated in a letter sent to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Guterres defends renewables while Trump threatens to leave the International Energy Agency for promoting the green transition
UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes the importance of renewable energy in the face of Donald Trump's threats to withdraw from the International Energy Agency.
UN chief pushes for decolonisation of Western Sahara, 16 territories
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for the complete decolonisation of Western Sahara and 16 other territories still under colonial rule.
UN Secretary-General Calls on Israel to Withdraw Plans to Annex Settlement Areas
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres demands Israel reverse its plans to annex settlement areas in the West Bank, citing destabilizing implications for the region.
Africa: UN Chief Urges Renewed Push to Complete Decolonization As 17 Territories Remain
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for renewed efforts to complete the decolonization process for the remaining 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories.
UN chief pushes Africa to end mineral wealth exploitation
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges African nations to ensure they are the primary beneficiaries of their mineral wealth by establishing fair and sustainable value chains to prevent exploitation.
Guterres: Immediate retraction of the land registration processes in the West Bank is necessary
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Israel's decision to resume land registration processes in the occupied West Bank, warning it may lead to the expropriation of Palestinian properties.
Africa should be primary beneficiary of its mineral resources — UN chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes that African nations must take precedence in benefiting from their mineral resources, advocating for sustainable industrial policies to end exploitation.
Absence of Africa on UN Security Council ‘indefensible’ – Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres argues that the lack of a permanent African seat on the UN Security Council is unacceptable, calling for Africa's inclusion in global decision-making.
Africa: Africa Must Have Permanent Seat At UN Security Council - SG Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes the need for Africa to have a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, calling the current exclusion "indefensible" during his address at the African Union Summit.
India has strength... UN chief praised it, said 'very successful economy'
UN Secretary Antonio Guterres has praised India as a 'very successful emerging economy' ahead of the AI Impact Summit.
Africa: Guterres Tells AU Summit - 'This Is 2026 - Not 1946' in Push for Reform
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged African leaders at the AU Summit to push for reforms, emphasizing the need for permanent African seats on the UN Security Council.