António Guterres
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Government
UN Chief Condemns Indonesian Peacekeeper Death in Lebanon
DID Press: António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, issued a statement on Monday (March 30), condemning the death of an Indonesian peacekeeper during recent clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Expressing his deep sorrow, Guterres extended condolences to the family,…
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Government
UN Chief: Diplomacy Only Path to End Middle East War
DID Press: António Guterres rejected military solutions to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, stressing the urgent need to return to diplomacy and uphold international law as the violence intensifies. The head of the United Nations warned in his…
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Government
UN Chief Issues Nowruz Message Calling for Peace and Global Solidarity
DID Press: António Guterres, head of the United Nations, said in a message marking Nowruz that the festival’s message carries special significance amid current global tensions and uncertainty. Guterres highlighted the ancient celebration’s role in promoting unity, describing Nowruz as…
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Economy
UN Chief Warns Muslims Face Widespread Discrimination Worldwide
DID Press: António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, said Muslims around the world continue to face unfair discrimination, institutional bias, and socio-economic exclusion. His remarks came on the occasion of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. Guterres stated that…
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Afghanistan
UN Chief Urges Scaled-Up Aid for Afghanistan Ahead of Ramadan
DID Press: António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, called on governments to scale up humanitarian assistance ahead of Ramadan, urging greater cooperation and solidarity to ease suffering in crisis-hit regions, including Afghanistan. In a message marking the approach of…
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Government
UN, IAEA Voice Support for Iran–US Nuclear Diplomacy
DID Press: UN Secretary-General and Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have welcomed the launch of Iran–US talks in Oman, stressing the importance of diplomacy, de-escalation, and a peaceful resolution to nuclear-related disputes. UN Secretary-General António Guterres…
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Government
UN SG: Gaza Resolution Supports Ceasefire
DID Press: UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the Security Council’s latest resolution on Gaza help reinforce the ceasefire, as the territory still face humanitarian crisis. Guterres described the decision as an “important step” toward consolidating a truce. The resolution has…
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Government
UNGA Opened, Focusing on Gaza, Ukraine, Iran
DID Press: 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opened on Tuesday in New York. On the first day, over 30 world leaders addressed the assembly, focusing on global issues including Gaza conflict, the Ukraine crisis, terrorism, climate change, human rights,…
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Afghanistan
UN Strongly Criticizes Restrictions on Female Aid Workers in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Secretary-General António Guterres described restrictions imposed by Afghanistan’s Taliban caretaker government on female aid workers as “unbearable and damaging,” warning that such measures will worsen the humanitarian crisis in earthquake-affected areas. Speaking at a press briefing in…
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