UN Secretary-General Calls to Respect Ramadan and Urges Immediate Ceasefires in Gaza, Sudan

New York, March 12, 2024, SPA -- United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres renewed his call for immediate humanitarian ceasefires in the Gaza Strip and Sudan, stressing the importance of respecting the holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement, the UN secretary-general called for a ceasefire and removing all obstacles to ensure the delivery of life-saving humanitarian aid in Gaza. He expressed concerns over the consequences of the Israeli occupation army's expected action in Rafah.
Regarding Sudan, Guterres renewed his demands for a cessation of hostilities, calling for a halt to fighting in the interest of the Sudanese people. He called on political, religious, and community leaders everywhere to do all they could to make this a time of compassion and action for peace.
--SPA