Antonio Guterres

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UN names city with the highest COVID-19 mortality rate

UN names city with the highest COVID-19 mortality rate

The city of Aden in south Yemen has the world's highest mortality rate from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) with 70% of its infected residents dying, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. "In Aden, we have …

UN chief warns psychological suffering from coronavirus growing

UN chief warns psychological suffering from coronavirus growing

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged governments, civil society and health authorities to urgently address mental health needs arising from the coronavirus pandemic, warning that psychological suffering is increasing. The U.N. …

UN supports lifting anti-Russia sanctions

UN supports lifting anti-Russia sanctions

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres supported the appeal of the head of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs Leonid Slutsky to politicians in the EU, the U.S. and parliamentary organizations about …

UN chief urges to stand up against ‘tsunami of hate'

UN chief urges to stand up against ‘tsunami of hate'

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the coronavirus pandemic keeps unleashing "a tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scare-mongering." The U.N. chief said "anti-foreigner sentiment has surged …

UN calls on Russia and U.S. to renew New START

UN calls on Russia and U.S. to renew New START

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called on Russia and the United States to renew the New START. According to him, nuclear disarmament remains one of their key priorities. "We are …

Guterres warns of highest level geopolitical tensions

Guterres warns of highest level geopolitical tensions

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Monday that “geopolitical tensions are at their highest level this century” and called on world leaders to stop escalating tensions, exercise maximum restraint and re-start …

U.S. explains attacks on Iranian-militias in Iraq

U.S. explains attacks on Iranian-militias in Iraq

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed the recent attacks by the U.S. on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday night. "I made …

UN comments on Turkey pause in Syria assault

UN comments on Turkey pause in Syria assault

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed "any efforts" to de-escalate the situation in northern Syria and protect civilians, U.N. spokesman Farhan Haq said in a statement after Turkey …