Denouncing Monday’s attack on a Methodist church in western Pakistan, United Nations Secretary-General called for those behind the incident be held accountable. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Secretary-General Anthony Guterres “strongly” condemned... read more →
Protection, well-being of uprooted children must be central to new global migration compact – UNICEF
Some 50 million children are on the move worldwide, and if countries follow best practices to ensure their safety and well-being, 2018 could be a landmark year for migrant children... read more →
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the earthquake in Iran and Iraq
The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the loss of life and damage following the earthquake that struck the border region of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of... read more →
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned yesterday’s attacks at mosques in Afghanistan’s Kabul city and Ghor Province during Friday prayers. “This week alone, hundreds of Afghan civilians going about their... read more →
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres voiced concern about the “potentially destabilizing effects” of yesterday’s referendum in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. “The Secretary-General respects the sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity of Iraq... read more →
Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the terrorist attacks in southern Iraq and called for the perpetrators to be quickly brought to justice. In a statement from his spokesperson, the Secretary-General expressed “his sincere... read more →
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has condemned the attack during Friday prayer at Imam Zaman mosque in Kabul that killed at least 20 civilians – including seven... read more →
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned yesterday's bomb attack in the Afghan capital of Kabul, warning that attacks on civilians may constitute a war crime. In a statement from his spokesperson, Mr.... read more →
Ahead of the twenty-second anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre – the largest atrocity on European soil since World War II – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged all to “look honestly”... read more →
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the twin bombing at a marketplace in Parachinar, in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan, and a suicide attack at a checkpoint in Quetta,... read more →
