‘Work in unison’ to promote peace and security in the Persian Gulf region – UN chief

20 October 2020
Peace and Security
YPN for UNOCHA

Given the complex and multifaceted challenges in the Persian Gulf region, the UN chief told the Security Council on Tuesday that it is important to reflect more deeply on how everyone, particularly the Council itself, can “work in unison to promote peace and security”. 

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Peace and Security

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Yemen: Combatants ‘have to find strength’ to end fighting, says UN humanitarian official

Humanitarian Aid

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