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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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UN Chief Urges Respect for Int’l Law amid Escalating Venezuela Crisis
DID Press: UN Secretary-General António Guterres voiced deep concern over the rapid escalation of the crisis in Venezuela, following a U.S. military operation and the detention of President Nicolás Maduro, and called for full respect for international law. UN spokesperson…
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Israel Approves 19 New Settlements in West Bank
DID Press: Israeli security cabinet has approved a plan to construct 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, once again triggering a wave of international reactions. According to international media reports, the Israeli security cabinet has approved the establishment…
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Development
Guterres: Iraqis Overcome Decades of War and Repression
DID Press: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, during a visit to Iraq, said that the country’s progress toward lasting peace and stability demonstrates the valuable role of the UN in supporting post-conflict recovery. “Iraqis have managed to overcome decades of repression,…
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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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UN SG Warns of “Repeated” Ceasefire Violations in Gaza
DID Press: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday, November 4, expressed deep concern over ongoing violations of the ceasefire in Gaza Strip and called on all parties to adhere strictly to the peace agreement. “I am deeply worried about the…
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