UN chief says lack of accountability on UN staff killings in Gaza 'unacceptable'
We have courts, but we see that the decisions of courts are not respected, and it is this kind of limbo of accountability, says Guterres.
Thu Sep 12 2024
UN chief issues 'SOS' for Pacific Islands worst hit by warming ocean
Rising seas are amplifying the frequency and severity of storm surges and coastal flooding, says Antonio Guterres.
Tue Aug 27 2024
UN chief calls for end to earth's vandalism
According to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, nearly 40 per cent of the planet's land is degraded, with more being lost every second.
Tue Jun 18 2024
UN Chief calls Israeli army's activities in Rafah strategic mistake, humanitarian nightmare
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday expressed deep concern over Israel's escalating military activities in Rafah
Wed May 08 2024
UN chief: Limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid
Antonio Guterres pushes for urgent, meaningful and measurable progress to avert famine.
Fri Apr 19 2024
UN chief says he is heartbroken that many Muslims in Gaza, Sudan not able to celebrate Eid
Every year, I express my best wishes for Eid al-Fitr to the Muslim community around the world, Antonio Guterres said.
Wed Apr 10 2024
UN chief says parties to Gaza war 'trampling' on international law
Antonio Guterres said warring parties were "ignoring international law, trampling on Geneva Conventions, and even violating the UN Charter".
Wed Jan 17 2024
UN Chief calls for unity, hope in New Year's message
In a video message released on the eve of 2024, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the world, reflecting on the trials and tribulations of the past year
Fri Dec 29 2023
UN chief, COP28 president clash over future for fossil fuels
The dueling visions summed up the most divisive issue facing world leaders at this year's UN climate summit.
Fri Dec 01 2023
UN chief says Gaza in midst of 'epic humanitarian catastrophe'
Last-minute talks continued between Israel and Palestinian Hamas to extend a truce in Gaza.
Thu Nov 30 2023
Nepal's mountains have lost one-third of their ice, UN chief says
Climate scientists say warming across South Asia's Himalayas has been greater than the global averages.
Tue Oct 31 2023
UN chief laments 'naked greed' of fossil fuel interests, countries criticize big polluters
Countries addressing a climate summit during the UN General Assembly criticized big polluters for not doing more to tackle global warming.
Thu Sep 21 2023
UN chief: World's collective response to climate change 'remains pitiful'
The UN chief cautioned that the global response to climate change "remains pitiful," and emphasised that the world is rapidly heading towards a disaster.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Former UN chief says Myanmar army must take first step to end violence
Ban Ki-Moon called for an end to violence in Myanmar after meeting Min Aung Hlaing this week.
Tue Apr 25 2023
UN chief demands international access to Ukraine nuclear plant after new attack
Antonio Guterres for international inspectors to be given access to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Mon Aug 08 2022