Stéphane Dujarric
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- 4d ago
Drone strike on Abyei market kills 153 as Sudan's army is blamed
Local officials put the death toll from a drone strike on a market in the disputed Abyei region at 153. Sudan's army confirmed the strike but denies targeting civilians, and South Sudan has summoned Sudan's ambassador.
- Jul 25
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres begins three-day Syria visit, first by a UN chief in 17 years
António Guterres arrived in Damascus on Saturday for a three-day trip aimed at supporting the country's political transition, more than a year after Islamist-led forces overthrew Bashar al-Assad.
- May 30
UN Blacklists Israel and Russia for Sexual Violence in Conflict, Israel Severs Ties with Guterres
The United Nations has for the first time added Israeli and Russian security forces to its annual blacklist of parties committing sexual violence in conflict zones, citing patterns of rape, genital mutilation, and torture against detainees. Israel immediately severed all ties with Secretary-General António Guterres in protest.
- May 29
UN blacklists Israel and Russia for conflict-related sexual violence; Israel severs ties with Secretary-General
A new United Nations report accuses Israeli security forces and Russian troops of systematic sexual violence, prompting Israel to announce it is severing all contact with Secretary-General António Guterres.
