‘RC blog: ‘It will take years to help people deal with the invisible consequences of war”
“I am continually inspired by the strength and courage of the Ukrainian people. As I have travelled to Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Sumy,…
Syrians now have ‘historic opportunity’ to build a peaceful future, says Guterres
As reports continued to emerge from the Syrian capital, Damascus, where opposition forces declared victory overnight on State television, the UN chief…
Syria crisis: Nothing must stop peaceful transition, says UN Special Envoy
“Syria is now at a crossroads with great opportunities for us, but also with grave risks. And we need really to look…
Uprooted Syrians mulling return mustn’t be pushed, says UNHCR
For those forced to flee the country’s 13-year war, “they are considering how safe Syria is to return to, and how far their…
Aid pledges provide vital lifeline in humanitarian emergencies
Contributions to the Fund save lives, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message to the event. He urged Member States…
World News in Brief: Arrivals surge in South Sudan, the rise of digital media, Haiti crisis update
More than 20,000 crossed into South Sudan last week alone, with the number of daily arrivals tripling, compared to previous weeks. This…
Middle East crisis: Live updates as Security Council meets on Syria
Senior UN officials have been meeting representatives of the new caretaker authorities in Damascus in the past few days, following the overthrow…
Diplomatic engagement still the key to peace in Yemen: UN envoy
Delivering his final briefing for the year, Hans Grundberg noted that 2024 was marked by immense turmoil and tragedy across the Middle…
Guterres upholds UN commitment to a smooth and inclusive transition in Syria
Mr. Guterres was speaking on Wednesday to reporters in Pretoria, South Africa, where he met with Government officials in connection with the…
Syria: Prioritise search for the missing, justice for victims
Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen is engaging with all parties who have a stake in the political future of the country “on…