PRESS RELEASES Thursday, January 16, 2025 - I express my sincere approval of the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which marks a significant pause in the 15-month conflict in Gaza, effective from January 19. According to Palestinian health authorities, the toll of this war has tragically resulted in
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - As we approach the conclusion of a year marked by conflict in regions such as the Middle East, Ukraine, and Sudan, we find ourselves entering 2024 amidst ongoing hostilities in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, Syria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with efforts for peace remaining
Friday, December 13, 2024 - After 14 years of conflict, recent developments offer a glimmer of hope that the suffering endured by the Syrian people may soon come to an end, and that the world’s largest forced displacement crisis can progress towards equitable solutions. The people of Syria now face
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - Israel has continued its brutal offensive on Gaza. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening every day and the lives of more than three million Palestinians remain at extreme risk. These operations must stop. More than 45,000 Palestinians have been killed and over 100,000 people
Monday 7th October 2024 - Today, Monday, October 7, marks the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel. Individuals throughout Israel and around the globe are commemorating the events of October 7 from the previous year. Since October 2023, Israeli military actions have resulted in the deaths of at
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - I express profound concern regarding the intensifying conflict in Lebanon. Tens of thousands of individuals are fleeing southern Lebanon, uncertain of where to seek refuge. Relentless Israeli bombardments throughout the region have resulted in the deaths of at least 569 individuals, including 50 children,
Saturday, September 21, 2024 - The International Day of Peace is commemorated globally on September 21 each year. The observance of the International Day of Peace should signify the commencement of ceasefires in all ongoing conflicts, alongside a prompt diplomatic engagement to resolve existing disputes and avert potential ones. I
Friday, September 20, 2024 - Thousands of civilians, including children, have been affected, sustaining injuries, many of which are severe, following the detonation of communication devices such as pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday. Continuous Israeli airstrikes and Hezbollah rocket attacks have resulted in casualties on both
Monday, August 5, 2024 - Israel has continued its brutal offensive on Gaza. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening every day and the lives of more than two million Palestinians remain at extreme risk. These operations must stop. More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed and 90,000 people have
Thursday, July 4, 2024 | The most recent update from the Colombian government reports that peace negotiations have commenced with the Second Marquetalia group, which previously agreed to a peace agreement in 2016 but subsequently resumed armed conflict as violence in rural areas of the country continued to escalate. It