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Official account of the Office of the Spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General @antonioguterres
- At today's noon briefing: updates on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Lebanon, DR Congo & more. Our noon briefing guest will discuss a new report released by @UNAIDS. Watch here: 👇
- .@antonioguterres: The primary responsibility for preventing genocide & other atrocity crimes rests with States. But all of society plays a role The Muscat Plan of Action draws on centuries of knowledge & the expertise of traditional & Indigenous leadersHate speech is a growing threat to peace & security. It divides communities, dehumanizes entire groups, and sets the stage for bloodshed. We must break this outrageous cycle through education, support for those targeted by abuse & stronger interventions by governments &
- From the Spokesperson's noon briefing today - on the situation in the Middle East. un.org/sg/en/content/…
00:00 - UN Spokesperson repostedSince March, we have witnessed a serious escalation – as Israel intensified its operations in Lebanese territory & Hizbullah fired deeper into Israel. All parties must work towards a diplomatic settlement that fully respects the territorial integrity, sovereignty & political
- At today's noon briefing: we will provide updates on the situation in the Middle East, Sudan, DRC & more. Watch here:
- UN Spokesperson repostedThe Middle East is being pulled deeper into crisis & the consequences reach far beyond the region. This week has brought wider attacks and further deterioration where the ceasefire is more like a lesser-fire. We should not minimize the risks of lesser fire becoming full fire.
- UN Spokesperson repostedThere are alarming reports of settler violence coming from the occupied West Bank: the demolition of homes, relentless expansion of illegal Israeli settlements, ongoing displacement of Palestinians, the threat of an attempted annexation that would – like the decades-long
- UN Spokesperson repostedThe restrictions on navigational rights & freedoms in & around the Strait of Hormuz are causing hardship & instability across the world. Even in the best-case scenario, these shocks will be felt for many months – with developing countries bearing the heaviest impacts. The world
- .@antonioguterres reiterates his condemnation of the arbitrary detention of 73 @UN personnel, and other personnel, by the Houthis in #Yemen. We will continue to pursue all possible avenues to secure their immediate and safe release. Full statement:
- The world needs to see a complete ceasefire. With navigational rights and freedoms restored, in line with international law and Security Council resolution 2817. - @antonioguterres' full remarks to the Security Council- the situation in the Middle East: un.org/sg/en/content/…
- Any sustainable solution in #Gaza must be consistent with international law and ensure that Gaza and the West Bank – including East Jerusalem – remain unified. Gaza is and must remain an integral part of a Palestinian State. - @antonioguterres tells Security Council members
- The Middle East is being pulled deeper into crisis – and the consequences reach far beyond the region. This week has brought wider attacks and further deterioration. I am profoundly concerned it could trigger a full resumption of conflict. - @antonioguterres





