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WHO considers skepticism about Covid-19 vaccines

Published on: September 1, 2021
07:17

Geneva, Sep 1 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday considered skepticism about the effectiveness of coronavirus vaccines as a serious issue, a position that hinders efforts to put an end to the Covid-19 pandemic.

UN chief calls for bold action to curb biodiversity crisis

Published on: August 31, 2021
07:51

United Nations, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Monday warned about the threatening loss of biodiversity and called for greater actions to prevent further damage.

Gaza situation remains tense for Palestinians

Published on: August 31, 2021
07:49

United Nations, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland on Monday said that the Gaza situation remains tense and reiterated UN's commitment to provide bold assistance.

Ethiopian gov’t urges UN to reject Tunisia’s motion on Grand Dam

Published on: August 27, 2021
07:39

Addis Ababa, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian Government urged the United Nations Security Council to reject a draft resolution submitted by Tunisia on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), according to an official communique released on Friday.

UN chief condemns terrorist attacks near Kabul airport

Published on: August 27, 2021
07:37

United Nations, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres condemned on Thursday the terror blast around Kabul airport in Afghanistan, in which at least 13 people died and about 15 were injured.

UN chief calls to end hostilities in Ethiopia

Published on: August 27, 2021
07:37

United Nations, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres insisted on calling on all parties in conflict with Ethiopia to put an end to hostilities in the country, just as humanitarian needs reach alarming proportions.

UN representative warns about Iraq elections

Published on: August 26, 2021
07:33

United Nations, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Iraq Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert warned about Iraq´s challenges for coming elections in October 2021. Hennis-Plasschaert, who is also and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), cited both progress and challenges at every level.

UN Chief recognizes UN personnel´s work in Afghanistan

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:55

United Nations, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Tuesday sent a video message to the UN personnel in Afghanistan and thanked the staff for everything they are doing to support Afghans in this time of crisis.

Access to water is a basic human right, says UN Chief

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:54

United Nations, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Access to water is a basic human right, but three of 10 people are unable to wash their hands with water and soap during the Covid-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres posted on Twitter, on the occasion of the World Water Week 2021.

UN chief ratifies support for Ethiopia

Published on: August 20, 2021
13:41

Addis Ababa, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has ratified the commitment to support Ethiopia to guarantee peace, through a video released in Addis Ababa on Friday.

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