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UN chief appoints veteran Edem Wosornu to key UNHCR role

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Edem Wosornu of Ghana as the new Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The veteran humanitarian leader takes over the critical role during a period of unprecedented global displacement.

08 Jun 2026-23:41
UN chief Guterres presents options for future Lebanon presence

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has written to U.N. Security Council members stressing the need for a continued uniformed U.N. presence in Lebanon after the mandate of the U.N. Interim ‌Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expires at the year-end.

03 Jun 2026-03:59
Azerbaijani FM briefs UN chief on Baku-Yerevan normalization process

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York City.

27 May 2026-12:10
UN Secretary-General: World Urban Forum will serve as a catalyst for turning goals into reality

“I extend my greetings to WUF13 in Baku, held amid global crises, conflicts, and rising energy and food prices,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres in a video message to participants during the opening ceremony of WUF13 in Baku.

18 May 2026-13:43
UN chief warns of worsening impact of Middle East crisis

01 May 2026-14:50
African migrants in Pretoria urged to stay indoors amid anti-immigration protests - VIDEO

African migrants in the South African capital, Pretoria, were urged to exercise "heightened vigilance" during an anti-illegal immigration march, amid fears of xenophobic attacks.

29 Apr 2026-09:16
Nairobi and UN clash over misconduct allegations in Kenya-led mission

Kenya disputes a UN report citing allegations of sexual abuse by a Kenyan-staffed anti-gang force in Haiti. Kenya's Foreign Minister claims their inquiry found the allegations unsubstantiated, countering a UN report affirming them.

09 Apr 2026-14:21
UN condemns surge in attacks on Sudanese hospitals and civilians

UN humanitarians warn that ongoing drone attacks in Sudan are killing civilians and crippling critical infrastructure as the conflict nears its third year.

07 Apr 2026-15:46
Araghchi demanded compensation for damage caused to Iran's nuclear facilities

22 Mar 2026-22:26
UN eyes Hormuz reopening as tensions disrupt oil route

The United Nations says it is ready to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as tensions in the region continue to disrupt global energy flows.

21 Mar 2026-11:28

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