UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and ensuring conditions for the unimpeded conduct of humanitarian operations, emphasizing the priority of protecting civilians.
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The UN Secretary-General calls for a cessation of hostilities amid escalation in the Middle East.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
Guterres stressed the need to ensure the safe and unimpeded conduct of humanitarian operations.
UN, September 16 - RIA Novosti. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for a de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and the unimpeded conduct of humanitarian operations.
"At this critical moment in the Middle East, de-escalation must be priority number one, priority number two and priority number three. All parties must cease any actions that harm civilians and ensure the safe and unimpeded conduct of humanitarian operations," Guterres said during a press conference at the United Nations.
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- What concrete steps will the UN take to support humanitarian operations?
