The United Nations emphasized that the deal states it would be extended for 120 days -- even though Russia said it agreed to a 60-day extension of the deal after negotiations in Geneva
Stephane Dujarric said that UN Chief Antonio Guterres has been vocal about how the developing nations have been impacted by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Dujarric said media voices should not be silenced on a platform that professes to be a space for freedom of speech. The spokesperson said this move sets a dangerous precedent at a time when journalists all over the world are facing censorship, physical threats, and even worse.
Moscow [Russia], August 26 (ANI/Sputnik): The UN Secretariat takes an unprincipled position in the light of the Ukrainian shelling of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, deliberately distorting the situation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
New York [US], August 23 (ANI): The United Nations chief has said he is "aware" of the recent terrorism charges against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan and has called for an "impartial legal process".
New York [US], June 22 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday expressed grave concern about the current tension between Lithuania and Russia over Kaliningrad.
New York [US], June 17 (ANI/Xinhua): The UN Humanitarian Air Service is flying in aid supplies for some of the 17,000 people fleeing attacks in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado in the past week, a UN spokesman said on Thursday.
New York [US], June 16 (ANI/Xinhua): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday strongly condemned a recent attack in Burkina Faso which resulted in scores of civilian casualties, his spokesman said.
Geneva [Switzerland], June 1 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations on Wednesday granted Turkey's request to change its name from Turkey to Turkiye, Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, told reporters.
New York [US], May 28 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday condemned the killing of some 50 people, reportedly by extremist armed groups in Madjoari in the east of Burkina Faso.