Global Nuclear Stockpiles Increasing, UN Chief Cautions
For the first time in decades, the number of nuclear warheads is on the rise. A nuclear war cannot be won & must not be fought. It’s time to re-commit…
Guterres Condemns Israel Strikes in Lebanon, Calls for Immediate Halt
I unequivocally condemn the massive strikes by Israel across Lebanon on 8 April that resulted in hundreds of civilians being killed & injured, including children. With the announcement of the…
Guterres Urges US, Israel to End War, Iran to Halt Attacks
My message is clear: To the USA & Israel: It is high time to stop the war that is inflicting immense human suffering & triggering devastating economic consequences. …
UN Chief Urges Immediate Ceasefire and Return to Dialogue
The unfolding crisis in the Middle East constitutes a grave threat to international peace and security and has caused immense suffering for civilians. De-escalation and dialogue are the only way…
Guterres: UN Charter Prohibits Threat or Use of Force Against States
“The United Nations Charter clearly prohibits ‘the threat of the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with…
Guterres Condemns US, Israel and Iran Escalation in Middle East
Statement by the Secretary-General on Iran I condemn today’s military escalation in the Middle East. The use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran, and the subsequent…
Guterres Calls for Immediate Ceasefire on Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine War
24 February marks four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in violation of the UN Charter & international law. This devastating war is a stain on our…
UN Secretary-General Warns New START Expiration Marks a Grave Moment for Global Security
Statement by the Secretary-General on the occasion of the expiration of the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (New START) Treaty on 5…
Guterres Calls on South Sudan Parties to De-escalate and Pursue Dialogue
I am deeply concerned by the continued escalation of violence in South Sudan, most recently in Jonglei State, which has caused many deaths, injuries & displacement. Civilians must be protected.…
Humanity Must Steer Technology, Not the Other Way Around, Says Guterres
AI & the algorithms shaping our lives are too consequential to be controlled only by a few companies, or optimized only to monetize attention & outrage. We need build guardrails,…