Archiv: Antonio Guterres


11.02.2025 - 22:32 [ United Nations ]

Gaza: Return to war must be avoided at all costs, insists UN chief

“We must avoid at all costs the resumption of hostilities in Gaza that would lead to an immense tragedy,” said the UN chief, in a statement relayed to journalists by UN Geneva spokesperson Rolando Gomez.

“I appeal to Hamas to proceed with the planned liberation of hostages next Saturday. Both sides must fully abide by their commitments in the ceasefire agreement and resume serious negotiations in Doha for the second phase.”

The development comes amid reports that Hamas suspended the scheduled release of hostages from Gaza on Saturday, on the grounds that Palestinians continue to be killed in the war-torn enclave and that too little aid is entering the Strip.

25.01.2025 - 18:18 [ PassBlue.com ]

As Israel’s UNRWA Ban Kicks In, the UN Boss Must Be Ready for Day After

This contradictory approach has led to what one senior UN official described as “a train crash waiting to happen.” The suffering of the Palestinian population, particularly in Gaza, will increase dramatically as UNRWA, the backbone of the humanitarian operation, crumbles without an alternative structure in place. The educational and health sector in the West Bank will also fall into dire straits, with no viable alternatives available.

As part of Israel’s expulsion of UNRWA from its East Jerusalem headquarters on Jan. 30, the government will most likely confiscate the agency’s buildings and transform the site into a Jewish settlement, blatantly violating international law.

25.01.2025 - 17:51 [ Middle East Eye ]

Israel orders Unrwa out of Jerusalem as crackdown on agency continues

Israel has ordered the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) to shut down its operations in Jerusalem and vacate all premises by 30 January, according to a letter sent by Israel’s envoy to UN secretary general Antonio Guterres on Friday.

25.01.2025 - 17:48 [ TRTdeutsch.com ]

Israel will Palästinenserhilfswerk UNRWA aus Jerusalem vertreiben

Israel hat das UN-Palästinenserhilfswerk UNRWA aufgefordert, seine Arbeit in Jerusalem bis zum 30. Januar einzustellen und die Stadt zu verlassen. UNRWA sei „verpflichtet, seine Tätigkeit in Jerusalem einzustellen und alle Räumlichkeiten, in denen es in der Stadt tätig ist, bis spätestens 30. Januar 2025 zu räumen“, forderte der israelische UN-Botschafter Danny Danon in einem Brief an UN-Generalsekretär António Guterres. Das Schreiben lag der Deutschen Presse-Agentur vor.

29.10.2024 - 23:44 [ United Nations General Secretary ]

Statement of the Secretary-General on Israeli legislation on UNRWA

28 October 2024
Statement of the Secretary-General on Israeli legislation on UNRWA

I am deeply concerned by the adoption today by the Knesset of Israel of two laws concerning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which, if implemented, would likely prevent UNRWA from continuing its essential work in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, as mandated by the UN General Assembly.

27.10.2024 - 19:50 [ United Nations General Secretary ]

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on North Gaza

In the name of humanity, the Secretary-General reiterates his calls for an immediate ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and accountability for crimes under international law.

27.10.2024 - 19:44 [ United Nations ]

UN chief ‘shocked’ at harrowing death and destruction in north Gaza

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed shock at the “harrowing levels of death, injury and destruction” in north Gaza amid an ongoing intense Israeli military operation, his Spokesperson said on Sunday.

14.10.2024 - 05:52 [ 20min.ch ]

Guterres nennt Angriff auf UNO-Basis «mögliche Kriegsverbrechen»

Das Aussendepartement hat den israelischen Vorstoss in einen UN-Stützpunkt verurteilt.
Zuvor hatten israelische Panzer das Tor zu einer Unifil-Einrichtung durchbrochen, über ein Dutzend Blauhelme wurden verletzt.
Auch der Papst hat dazu aufgerufen, die «Friedenstruppen zu respektieren».

14.10.2024 - 05:35 [ France24.com ]

UN chief says attacks on UNIFIL ‚may constitute a war crime‘

(Issued on: 13/10/2024 – 22:57)

„In a deeply worrying incident that occurred today, the entrance door of a UN position was deliberately breached by IDF armored vehicles,“ he added in a statement.

At least five peacekeepers have been wounded in recent days as Israel targets Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

03.10.2024 - 02:15 [ United Nations ]

Secretary-General‘s remarks to the Security Council – on the situation in the Middle East [as delivered]

Madame President, Excellencies,

The raging fires in the Middle East are fast becoming an inferno.

Exactly one week ago, I briefed the Security Council about the alarming situation in Lebanon.

Since then, things have gone from bad to much, much worse….

03.10.2024 - 02:02 [ Common Dreams ]

Barred From Israel, UN Chief Warns Middle East ‚Fast Becoming an Inferno‘

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday reiterated his urgent call for an end to violence and a diplomatic resolution in the Middle East shortly after Israel‘s foreign minister declared that the U.N. chief was barred from entering the country, a move that drew international condemnation.

„The raging fires in the Middle East are fast becoming an inferno,“ Guterres told a meeting of the U.N. Security Council, denouncing Israel‘s „relentless airstrikes across Lebanon,“ devastation of the Gaza Strip, and obstruction of a cease-fire agreement that could pull the region back from the brink of all-out war.

03.10.2024 - 01:22 [ Reuters ]

Israel bars UN secretary-general from entering country

Israel‘s foreign minister said on Wednesday that he was barring U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres from entering the country because he had not „unequivocally“ condemned Iran‘s missile attack on Israel.

25.09.2024 - 16:00 [ UN Web TV ]

UN Secretary-General Addresses General Debate, 79th Session

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25.09.2024 - 15:52 [ United Nations Secretary-General ]

Secretary-General‘s remarks at the Opening of the General Debate of the Seventy-ninth Session of the General Assembly ..

Many have said that the differences and divisions today are just too great.

That it is impossible for us to come together for the common good.

You proved that is not true.

The Summit of the Future showed that with a spirit of dialogue and compromise, we can join forces to steer our world to a more sustainable path.

It is not the end.

It is a start of a journey, a compass in the whirlwind.

Let‘s keep going.

Let‘s move our world towards less impunity and more accountability …. less inequality and more justice … less uncertainty and more opportunity.

The people of the world are looking to us – and succeeding generations will look back on us.

Let them find us on the side of the United Nations Charter … on the side of our shared values and principles … and on the right side of history.

19.04.2024 - 20:10 [ United Nations ]

Retaliatory spiral in Middle East must end, says UN chief after reported strikes on Iran

Following reports of alleged Israeli strikes inside Iran near a nuclear power station early Friday, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a new appeal to all parties to “stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation in the Middle East”.

“The Secretary-General condemns any act of retaliation and appeals to the international community to work together to prevent any further development that could lead to devastating consequences for the entire region and beyond,” he said in a statement issued by his Office.

15.04.2024 - 17:00 [ United Nations ]

‘Step back from the brink,’ to avert full-scale Middle East conflict, says UN chief

The people of the Middle East are facing a real danger of a devastating full-scale conflict, António Guterres said on Sunday, urging “maximum restraint” across a region on the brink hours after Iran launched attack drones and missiles against Israel overnight Saturday.

“It is vital to avoid any action that could lead to major military confrontations on multiple fronts in the Middle East…Now is the time for maximum restraint,” the UN Secretary-General told delegates at the opening of an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.

23.03.2024 - 19:10 [ United Nations ]

At Rafah border crossing to Gaza, UN’s Guterres calls for immediate ceasefire

“Here from this crossing, we see the heartbreak and heartlessness of it all,” he said, pointing to a long line of blocked relief trucks on one side of the gates and the “long shadow of starvation on the other”.

“That is more than tragic; moral outrage,” he said, adding that “any further onslaught will make everything worse” for Palestinian civilians, hostages and all people of the region.

All this demonstrates that it’s more than time for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and for “an ironclad commitment by Israel for total, unfettered access for humanitarian goods throughout Gaza”, he said, emphasizing that in the Ramadan spirit of compassion, it’s time for the immediate release of all hostages.

He also urged all UN Member States to support the “lifesaving work led by the backbone of all Gaza relief operations, UNRWA”, the UN relief agency for Palestine refugees.

Pledging to continue working with Egypt to streamline the flow of aid, he had a message for Palestinians in Gaza: “you are not alone.”

06.02.2024 - 11:45 [ UN Spokesperson / Twitter ]

@antonioguterres, in consultation @UNLazzarini, has appointed an independent review group to assess whether @UNRWA is doing everything within its power to ensure neutrality & respond to allegations of serious breaches:

19.01.2024 - 08:45 [ Nitter.net ]

hellooo… Antonio… good morning.. @antonioguterres #WarInWestAsia #UN #UNSC

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17.01.2024 - 11:12 [ Rudaw.net ]

Iraq files complaint against Iran to UN Security Council

Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, told Rudaw’s Sinan Tuncdemir on Tuesday that they were “very concerned” about the Iranian attack, urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from any escalation.

“We are, of course, against any attacks that violate the territorial integrity of any country. Every dispute needs to be dealt with through peaceful means, through dialogue, and within the ideals contained in the UN charter which are about sovereignty and territorial integrity of every country,” said Dujarric.

04.01.2024 - 11:31 [ MehrNews.com ]

Iran pens letter to UNSC following Kerman terrorist blasts

The Islamic Republic of Iran asks the Secretary-General and the UN Security Council to immediately and unequivocally condemn this terrible terrorist attack, he added.

30.12.2023 - 16:45 [ United Nations ]

United Nations Charter (full text)

Article 7

1. There are established as principal organs of the United Nations: a General Assembly, a Security Council, an Economic and Social Council, a Trusteeship Council, an International Court of Justice and a Secretariat.

(…)

Article 94

1. Each Member of the United Nations undertakes to comply with the decision of the International Court of Justice in any case to which it is a party.

2. If any party to a case fails to perform the obligations incumbent upon it under a judgment rendered by the Court, the other party may have recourse to the Security Council, which may, if it deems necessary, make recommendations or decide upon measures to be taken to give effect to the judgment.

(…)

Article 96

– The General Assembly or the Security Council may request the International Court of Justice to give an advisory opinion on any legal question.

– Other organs of the United Nations and specialized agencies, which may at any time be so authorized by the General Assembly, may also request advisory opinions of the Court on legal questions arising within the scope of their activities.

27.12.2023 - 11:06 [ Trillions.News / Twitter ]

Replying to @antonioguterres: Then grant Palestine UN nationhood status and full membership as it has been asking for years. Do it now.

10.12.2023 - 20:34 [ United Nations ]

UN Secretary-General‘s remarks to opening session of the Doha Forum [as delivered]

Last week, I delivered a letter to the President of the Security Council, invoking Article 99 of the Charter of the United Nations for the first time since I became Secretary-General in 2017.

I wrote that there is no effective protection of civilians in Gaza. As a matter of fact, during my mandate the number of civilian casualties in Gaza in such a short period is totally unprecedented.

The health care system is collapsing. I expect public order to completely break down soon and an even worse situation could unfold, including epidemic diseases and increased pressure for mass displacement into Egypt.

I said that we are facing a severe risk of collapse of the humanitarian system. The situation is fast deteriorating into a catastrophe with potentially irreversible implications for Palestinians as a whole and for peace and security in the region.

And I urged the Security Council to press to avert a humanitarian catastrophe and I reiterated my appeal for a humanitarian ceasefire to be declared.

Regrettably, the Security Council failed to do it, but that does not make it less necessary. So, I can promise I will not give up.

10.12.2023 - 19:10 [ United Nations ]

‘I will not give up’ on push for Gaza humanitarian ceasefire: Guterres

Also addressing the conference in Qatar, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, said the dehumanisation of Palestinians has allowed the international community to tolerate Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza, which has led to more than 17,000 deaths since 7 October.

“There is no doubt that a humanitarian ceasefire is needed if we want to put an end to hell of earth right now in Gaza”, said Philippe Lazzarini.

08.12.2023 - 19:11 [ @UN_News_Centre / Twitter ]

#LIVE: The meeting has adjourned Security Council members, meanwhile, continue negotiations on a draft resolution, and are scheduled to reconvene this afternoon (Friday) at 5:30 PM New York time Stay with us for further developments

08.12.2023 - 19:05 [ Nabil Abi Saab, AlAraby TV, UNHQ New York / Twitter ]

The draft resolution has only 3 OPs. It „takes note and acts upon“ the UNSG Art. 99 letter. It was officially circulated in the #UNSC – Voting date and time TBD, but it‘s most likely on Friday. Here‘s the text:

„The Security Council,
PP1. Recalling its resolutions on the situation on the Middle East,

PP2. Taking note of and acting upon the letter dated 6 December 2023 of the Secretary-General, under Article 99 of the Charter of the United Nations, addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2023/962),

PP3. Expressing grave concern over the catastrophic situation in the Gaza Strip and the suffering of the Palestinian civilian population,

OP1. Demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire;

OP2. Reiterates its demand that all parties comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, notably with regard to the protection of civilians;

OP3. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on an urgent and continuing basis on the state of implementation of the present resolution;

OP4. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.“

08.12.2023 - 17:19 [ United Nations - Web TV ]

1) The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question – Security Council, 9498th meeting. 2) The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question – Security Council, 9499th meeting.

The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
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08.12.2023 - 17:10 [ UN Web TV / Twitter ]

„The eyes of the world – and the eyes of history – are watching. Time to act.“ @antonioguterres Watch Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question:

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08.12.2023 - 17:01 [ United Nations ]

Secretary-General‘s remarks to the Security Council – on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question [bilingual as delivered; scroll down for all-English ]

More than 130 of my colleagues have already been killed, many with their families. (…)

More than 17,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed since the start of Israel’s military operations. This includes more than 4,000 women and 7,000 children. Tens of thousands are reported to have been injured, and many are missing, presumably under the rubble.

All these numbers are increasing by the day. (…)

At least 286 health workers have been killed. (…)

I urge the Council to spare no effort to push for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, for the protection of civilians, and for the urgent delivery of lifesaving aid.

While we deal with the current crisis, we cannot lose sight of the only viable possibility for a peaceful future: a two-State solution, on the basis of United Nations resolutions and international law, with Israel and Palestine living side-by-side in peace and security.

This is vital for Israelis, Palestinians, and for international peace and security.

The eyes of the world – and the eyes of history – are watching.

It’s time to act.

08.12.2023 - 11:55 [ Micheál Martin, Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs / Twitter ]

Ireland will co-sponsor ?? resolution on #Gaza at UN Security Council today, demanding: – Immediate humanitarian ceasefire. – Protection of civilians & compliance with int. law. – Immediate & unconditional release of hostages. – Urgent humanitarian access.

The Council must act

08.12.2023 - 11:20 [ United Nations ]

Gaza fighting continues amid ‘apocalyptic’ conditions; Security Council to meet Friday

(December 7, 2023)

Meanwhile, in New York, Ecuador – which holds the presidency of the Security Council, announced that an emergency meeting to discuss the Palestine-Israel crisis would take place at 10 AM local time in New York on Friday.

UN chief António Guterres called on the 15-member Council on Wednesday – invoking the rare but powerful Chapter 99 tool – to “press to avert a humanitarian catastrophe” and unite in a call for a full humanitarian ceasefire.

07.12.2023 - 21:25 [ RTE.ie ]

The Security Council set to vote on Gaza resolution following Antonio Guterres letter

At the United Nations in New York it‘s considered „a nuclear option“ for the Secretary General to invoke Article 99 of the UN charter as he did yesterday in a letter to the Security Council.

It’s a sign that the UN leadership feels it has run out of options trying to cajole and pressure the Council – the UN’s highest decision-making body – into action.

07.12.2023 - 21:10 [ RTÉ News / Twitter ]

The UN Security Council could vote as early as Friday on a new text calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, after a dramatic intervention from UN chief António Guterres

07.12.2023 - 12:25 [ Council on American–Islamic Relations ]

CAIR Welcomes UN Chief’s Invocation of Rare Article 99 Over Gaza Genocide

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the invocation of a rare clause ordering the UN Security Council to meet to discuss an urgent ceasefire in Israel’s ethnic cleansing and genocide in Gaza.

07.12.2023 - 11:55 [ António Guterres, Secretary-General of the @UN / Twitter ]

I‘ve just invoked Art.99 of the UN Charter – for the 1st time in my tenure as Secretary-General.

Facing a severe risk of collapse of the humanitarian system in Gaza, I urge the Council to help avert a humanitarian catastrophe & appeal for a humanitarian ceasefire to be declared.

20.11.2023 - 02:40 [ General Secretary of the United Nations ]

Statement by the Secretary-General – on Gaza

I am deeply shocked that two UNRWA schools were struck in less than 24 hours in Gaza. Dozens of people – many women and children – were killed and injured as they were seeking safety in United Nations premises.

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians are seeking shelter at United Nations facilities throughout Gaza due to the intensified fighting. I reaffirm that our premises are inviolable.

This war is having a staggering and unacceptable number of civilian casualties, including women and children, every day. This must stop.

I reiterate my call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.

20.11.2023 - 02:35 [ António Guterres, Secretary-General of the @UN / Twitter ]

I am deeply shocked that 2 @UNRWA schools were struck in less than 24 hours in Gaza. Dozens of people – many women & children – were killed & injured as they were seeking safety in @UN premises. I reaffirm that our premises are inviolable.

06.11.2023 - 21:20 [ UN Web TV ]

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the situation in the Middle East – Press Conference

Press statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the situation in the Middle East.

06.11.2023 - 21:10 [ United Nations ]

Secretary-General‘s Press Conference – on the Middle East

I reiterate my utter condemnation of the abhorrent acts of terror perpetrated by Hamas on 7 October – and repeat my call for the immediate, unconditional and safe release of hostages held in Gaza.

Nothing can justify the deliberate torture, killing, injuring and kidnapping of civilians.

The protection of civilians must be paramount.

I am deeply concerned about clear violations of international humanitarian law that we are witnessing.

Let me be clear: No party to an armed conflict is above international humanitarian law.

30.10.2023 - 00:55 [ United Nations ]

Situation in Gaza ‘growing more desperate by the hour’, says UN chief Guterres

(28.10.2023)

UN Secretary-General António Guterres began his official visit to Nepal by extending deep condolences to the families of the 10 Nepalese students killed in the terror attacks by Hamas in Israel, and once again called for the protection of all civilians in Gaza, where, he said, “the situation is growing more desperate by the hour.”

25.10.2023 - 19:03 [ SWR.de ]

Bundesweite Bombendrohungen – auch SWR betroffen

Der SWR bekam eine Droh-Mail, wie sie laut Polizeiangaben wortgleich auch an viele andere Einrichtungen am Dienstag gegangen ist. Die E-Mail war kurz und allgemein formuliert, ohne eine persönliche Anrede. Außerdem war die Drohung nicht auf Deutsch verfasst, sondern in einer anderen Sprache.

25.10.2023 - 19:01 [ Bayrischer Rundfunk ]

Bundesregierung spricht UN-Generalsekretär Vertrauen aus

Regierungssprecher Hebestreit betonte, dass Guterres weiter Vertrauen genieße. Rücktrittsforderungen, wie sie etwa der israelische UN-Botschafter Erdan geäußert hat, nannte Hebestreit unangebracht.

25.10.2023 - 01:20 [ United Nations ]

Israel-Palestine: Protection of civilians ‘must be paramount’ in war Guterres tells Security Council

The UN Security Council has been meeting at UN Headquarters in New York for what was a scheduled quarterly open debate on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, now given greater urgency by the Hamas attacks of 7 October and the deepening humanitarian crisis as the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip continues. The UN chief said the situation „is growing more dire by the hour“, repeating his call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. Here are some of the main highlights of the day…

24.10.2023 - 22:04 [ United Nations / Secretary General ]

Secretary-General‘s remarks to the Security Council – on the Middle East [as delivered]

I have condemned unequivocally the horrifying and unprecedented 7 October acts of terror by Hamas in Israel.

Nothing can justify the deliberate killing, injuring and kidnapping of civilians – or the launching of rockets against civilian targets.

All hostages must be treated humanely and released immediately and without conditions. I respectfully note the presence among us of members of their families.

Excellencies,

It is important to also recognize the attacks by Hamas did not happen in a vacuum.

The Palestinian people have been subjected to 56 years of suffocating occupation.

They have seen their land steadily devoured by settlements and plagued by violence; their economy stifled; their people displaced and their homes demolished. Their hopes for a political solution to their plight have been vanishing.

But the grievances of the Palestinian people cannot justify the appalling attacks by Hamas. And those appalling attacks cannot justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.

24.10.2023 - 21:55 [ Times of Israel ]

Israel livid after UN chief says Hamas attacks ‘did not occur in vacuum’

Israeli officials railed at UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Tuesday after he appeared to suggest the impetus for the Hamas terror group’s devastating October 7 attack on Israel was the Jewish state’s continued control of Palestinian territories.

18.10.2023 - 14:22 [ United Nations ]

Israel-Gaza: UN chief urges ceasefire, region ‘on the precipice’

Trucks carrying lifesaving aid remained lined up at the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt. In a post on social platform X on Wednesday, UN World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus deplored that WHO supplies have been “stuck” at the border for four days.

“Every second we wait to get medical aid in, we lose lives,” he said.

Relentless diplomatic efforts by senior UN officials in favour of humanitarian access were set to continue, with the organization’s relief chief Martin Griffiths on the ground in Cairo, where he will be joined by Secretary-General Guterres on Thursday.

19.09.2023 - 22:06 [ United Nations ]

„Reform or rupture“ says Guterres, calling for multilateralism to be remade for the 21st century

He reminded world leaders of the opening words of the UN Charter, emphasizing the pledge to “end the scourge of war”.

“When countries break those pledges, they create a world of insecurity for everyone,” he said, stressing that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has serious implications for everyone worldwide.

“We must not relent in working for peace – a just peace in line with the UN Charter and international law. And even while fighting rages, we must pursue every avenue to ease the suffering of civilians in Ukraine and beyond,” he added.

24.08.2023 - 19:15 [ United Nations ]

António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) at 15th BRICS summit

„As the global community moves towards multipolarity, we desperately need – and I have been vigorously advocating for – a strengthened and reformed multilateral architecture based on the UN Charter and international law.“ – António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, speaking at the 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

24.08.2023 - 18:49 [ Tagesschau.de ]

Guterres auf dem BRICS-Gipfel; „Globale Strukturen spiegeln die Welt von gestern wider“

„Wir bewegen uns auf eine multipolare Welt zu und das ist eine positive Sache“, fügte er hinzu. Er verlangte zudem die uneingeschränkte Achtung des Völkerrechts und der Menschenrechte.

Es sei eine gravierende Ungerechtigkeit, dass afrikanische Länder im Schnitt viermal mehr für Kredite zahlten als die USA und achtmal mehr als die reichsten europäischen Länder, sagte Guterres und forderte die Entwicklung eines wirksamen Schuldentilgungsmechanismus.

23.02.2023 - 07:38 [ United Nations ]

Warning Situation in Occupied Palestinian Territory ‘at Its Most Combustible’ in Years, Secretary-General Urges Action to Ease Tensions, as Rights Committee Begins Session

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the opening of the 2023 session of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, in New York today:

It is my privilege to join this meeting of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. I congratulate the Chair, Ambassador Cheikh Niang, and other members of the Bureau on your election. And I commend all of you for your tireless commitment.

We meet as the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is at its most combustible in years. Just this morning, we had more deeply concerning news. An operation by Israeli security forces and ensuing clash in Nablus left 10 Palestinians dead and over 80 injured.

23.02.2023 - 07:17 [ United Nations ]

No Time to Lose, Secretary-General Tells Emergency Session on Ukraine, Urging Action for Ending Russian Federation Invasion, Fully Supporting $5.6 Billion Humanitarian Appeal

The war is also fanning regional instability and fuelling global tensions and divisions, while diverting attention and resources from other crises and pressing global issues. Meanwhile, we have heard implicit threats to use nuclear weapons. The so-called tactical use of nuclear weapons is utterly unacceptable.

03.11.2022 - 04:27 [ UN.org ]

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the Black Sea Grain Initiative

The Secretary-General warmly welcomes the announcement from the Russian Federation on its resumed participation in the implementation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative to facilitate the safe navigation for exports of grain, foodstuffs and fertilizer from Ukraine. He is grateful for the diplomatic efforts of Türkiye, and thanks the UN Coordinator, Amir Abdulla, and his team for their work to keep this vital food supply line open.

The Secretary-General continues his engagement with all actors towards the renewal and full implementation of the Initiative, and he also remains committed to removing the remaining obstacles to the exports of Russian food and fertilizer.

03.11.2022 - 04:25 [ UN.org ]

UN chief warmly welcomes Russia decision to end suspension from Ukraine grain deal

The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday issued a statement warmly welcoming Russia’s decision to resume its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which has allowed nearly ten million metric tonnes of vital foodstuffs to be shipped from Ukraine.

23.09.2022 - 03:49 [ UN.org ]

Secretary-General‘s remarks to the Security Council on Ukraine

Madame President,
Excellencies,

Russia‘s war in Ukraine shows no sign of letting up.

The past seven months have seen unspeakable suffering and devastation.

The latest developments are dangerous and disturbing.

They are further steps away from any prospect of peace – and towards an endless cycle of horror and bloodshed.

As I have said from the start, this senseless war has unlimited potential to do terrible harm – in Ukraine, and around the world.

The idea of nuclear conflict, once unthinkable, has become a subject of debate.

This in itself is totally unacceptable. All nuclear-armed states should recommit to the non-use and progressive elimination of nuclear weapons.

I am also deeply concerned by reports of plans to organize so-called “referenda” in areas of Ukraine that are currently not under government control.

Any annexation of a State’s territory by another State resulting from the threat or use of force is a violation of the UN Charter and of international law.

08.08.2022 - 12:51 [ ORF.at ]

Guterres: Risiko einer nuklearen Konfrontation wieder präsent

Die Atomstaaten sollten sich verpflichten, diese Waffen nicht erstmalig einzusetzen, sagte Guterres heute in Tokio vor dem Hintergrund der Hiroshima-Friedensgedenkfeier am Wochenende zum 77. Jahrestag des ersten Atombombenabwurfs.

Auch jegliche Angriffe auf ein Atomkraftwerk seien „selbstmörderisch“, sagte er mit Blick auf Berichte über den erneuten russischen Beschuss des größten europäischen AKW Saporischschja in der Ukraine.

06.08.2022 - 14:00 [ ZDF ]

UN-Chef bei Hiroshima-Gedenken : Guterres: Spiel mit geladener Waffe

UN-Generalsekretär António Guterres hat bei der Zeremonie zum 77. Jahrestag des Atombombenabwurfs auf Hiroshima vor der anhaltenden Gefahr durch Atomwaffen gewarnt. „Die Menschheit spielt mit einer geladenen Waffe“, sagte Guterres an diesem Samstag bei einer Gedenkveranstaltung in der japanischen Stadt.

Atomwaffen garantierten keine Sicherheit, sondern „nur Tod und Zerstörung“, sagte Guterres bei der Zeremonie im Friedenspark Hiroshimas.

23.07.2022 - 12:29 [ Interfax.com.ua ]

Istanbul initiative to unblock maritime agricultural exports from Ukraine must be fully implemented – UN Secretary General

The initiative for the safe transportation of grain and food products from Ukrainian ports, the documents on which were signed on Friday in Istanbul, must be fully implemented, UN Secretary General António Guterres said during the signing of the documents.

14.05.2022 - 13:01 [ France24.com ]

UN chief ‚deeply concerned‘ about risks of global hunger due to war in Ukraine

(11.05.2022)

Speaking alongside Austria‘s chancellor and foreign minister in Vienna, Guterres also said talks were ongoing to evacuate more civilians from conflict zones in Ukraine.

„I have to say that I am deeply concerned, namely with the risks of hunger becoming widespread in different parts of the world because of the dramatic food security situation we are facing because of the war in Ukraine,“ he said.

27.04.2022 - 19:28 [ Interfax.com.ua ]

UN Secretary General arrives in Ukraine

„I have arrived in Ukraine after visiting Moscow. We will continue our work to expand humanitarian support & secure the evacuation of civilians from conflict zones. The sooner this war ends, the better – for the sake of Ukraine, Russia, and the world, “ he said on Twitter Wednesday.

02.03.2022 - 19:28 [ UN.org ]

Secretary-General‘s press remarks following vote of General Assembly on Ukraine

Ladies and gentlemen of the media,

The General Assembly has spoken.

As Secretary-General, it is my duty to stand by this resolution and be guided by its call.

The message of the General Assembly is loud and clear:

End hostilities in Ukraine — now.

Silence the guns — now.

Open the door to dialogue and diplomacy — now.

The territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine must be respected in line with the UN Charter.

We don’t have a moment to lose.

24.02.2022 - 08:24 [ United Nations ]

António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) on Ukraine – Security Council, 8974th meeting

Remarks by António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, on Ukraine. to the Security Council during the 8974th meeting

21.09.2021 - 19:27 [ KBS ]

Moon ersucht um nachhaltige Unterstützung der UN für Frieden auf koreanischer Halbinsel

Staatspräsident Moon Jae-in ist am Montag in New York mit dem UN-Generalsekretär António Guterres zusammengekommen. Moon hält sich derzeit zur Teilnahme an der 76. UN-Generalversammlung in New York auf.

03.08.2021 - 17:27 [ Anadolu Agency ]

UN to name Swedish diplomat as new envoy to Yemen

If he is approved, Grundberg, who has been the European Union‘s Ambassador to Yemen since 2019, will replace British diplomat Martin Griffiths.

14.07.2021 - 15:57 [ Xinhuanet ]

UNICEF chief Henrietta Fore decides to resign: UN

Henrietta Fore, executive director of UN Children‘s Fund (UNICEF), has informed the UN secretary-general of her intention to resign, „to devote herself to a family health issue,“ the United Nations announced on Tuesday.

Through a statement attributable to his spokesperson, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his full understanding of Fore‘s decision and „has accepted it, with deep regret.“

18.06.2021 - 10:43 [ UN News ]

António Guterres nominated by Security Council for second term as UN chief

(08.06.2021)

The recommendation, made in a resolution adopted by acclamation in a private meeting, now goes to the 193-member General Assembly for formal approval.

18.06.2021 - 10:31 [ ORF.at ]

UNO-Chef Guterres vor Wiederwahl

Die Vollversammlung der Vereinten Nationen soll heute über eine zweite Amtszeit für UNO-Generalsekretär Antonio Guterres entscheiden. Da der 72-jährige Portugiese ohne Gegenkandidaten oder -kandidatin antritt und da er die Unterstützung des mächtigen Sicherheitsrates hat, wird seine Ernennung für fünf weitere Jahre als sicher angesehen.

09.03.2021 - 10:15 [ UN.org ]

Myanmar: UN calls for safe release of trapped protesters in Yangon

According to Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for Secretary-General António Guterres, many of those trapped are women, who were peacefully marching in commemoration of International Women’s Day, on Monday.

“[The Secretary-General] is following the developments in Myanmar very closely, notably in the Sanchaung district of Yangon”, Mr. Dujarric said at a press briefing at the UN Headquarters, in New York.

12.01.2021 - 11:09 [ UN.org ]

COVID-19 recovery offers ‘chance to change course’, Guterres tells One Planet Summit

(11.01.2021)

The Secretary-General noted that innovations and nature-based solutions are especially promising, and that preserving biodiversity also creates jobs. According to the World Economic Forum, emerging business opportunities across nature could create 191 million jobs by 2030, he added.

At the same time, with a financing gap of $711 billion per year until 2030 to meet global biodiversity targets, increased and sustained financing will be crucial to transition away from polluting sectors, Mr. Guterres said.

“The time has come to…align public and private financial flows with the Paris Agreement commitments and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and integrate the goal of carbon neutrality into all economic and fiscal decisions.”