The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for a ceasefire in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Guterres directed the UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths to explore the possibility of a humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine. He said the measure was necessary to allow for progress in serious political negotiations that are aimed at reaching a peace…
The United States has expelled 12 members of Russia’s UN mission from America for being intelligence operatives. Spokeswoman for the US mission to the UN, Olivia Dalton, said those ordered to leave had abused their privileges of residency in the United States by engaging in espionage activities that are against US national security. Richard Mills, the US’s…
The United Nations has warned that it will suspend operations by its aid agencies if no supplies are allowed into Ethiopia’s northern region of Tigray. The spokesperson for the UN Secretary General, Stéphane Dujarric told journalists in New York that several UN and non-governmental organisations will be forced to stop operations if humanitarian supplies, fuel and cash…
Henrietta H Fore has resigned as the Executive Director of the United Nations Children Fund. Fore confirmed in a statement that she had informed the UN Secretary-General and UNICEF Executive Board President of her decision, saying she intends to devote her energy to her husband’s serious health issue. Part of the statement reads: “To serve the world’s…
The UN has told Myanmar’s military rulers that the right of peaceful assembly must fully be respected. The UN Special Envoy, Christine Schraner Burgener in a telephone call with the junta’s deputy head Soe, Win warned that any form of heavy handed response is likely to have severe consequences. The special envoy stressed that internet blackouts “undermine…