Antonio Guterres
Senior UN officials call for return to sea rescues, after ‘the worst Mediterranean tragedy of this year
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, along with the heads of a number of UN agencies, expressed horror at Thursday’s reports that as many as…
UN’s Guterres condemns ongoing airstrikes on Syria’s hospitals, medical workers
Reports that airstrikes have hit several health facilities in north-west Syria have been strongly condemned by the UN Secretary-General. In a statement…
UN Secretary General hails historic Convention banning violence and harassment at work
A landmark international agreement banning violence and harassment in the workplace has been applauded by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, after it was…
Oceans under “unprecedented pressure” due to climate change
The oceans are not only under “unprecedented pressure” due to climate change, but “half of all living coral has been lost in…
Night shelling on Tripoli leaves more victims
Late night shelling in Libya's capital Tripoli killed two people and wounded eight. Late on Tuesday, residents had reported heavy shelling resonating…
Militias in western Libya vow to stop Haftar’s forces as they advance to al-Aziziya
Militias in western Libya vowed Friday to confront and stop the attempt by Khalifa Haftar’s forces to seize control of the capital,…
Haftar’s forces on the outskirts of Tripoli
Forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar had come within 35 km of the city and a powerful rival militia was racing to stop…
UN Security Council meets to discuss Syria
The UN Security Council held an emergency summit during the night over the alleged Syria chemical attack. The U.N. special envoy for…