UNGA 2026: Can the UN stop wars?
Al Jazeera asked people in Bangladesh, Gaza and Nigeria what they think of the UN’s role in resolving conflicts.

Al Jazeera asked people in Bangladesh, Gaza and Nigeria what they think of the UN’s role in resolving conflicts.




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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says it’s “highly probable” talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran will resume.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the US and Israel of “potential tragic consequences” from the war in Iran.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling for “genuine dialogue” after US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Antonio Guterres highlights ‘blatant violations of human rights, human dignity and international law’ in Palestine.

UNSG Antonio Guterres spoke to Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa and said Africa should have a permanent seat on the UNSC.
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls on member states to address unpaid dues and overhaul world body’s financial rules.
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres appears to point at Trump as critics say his ‘Board of Peace’ aims to replace UN.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says Gaza should have a UN mandate for a peacekeeping force.

Antonio Guterres said the United Nations is “prepared to move now” and aid to Palestinians in Gaza amid a ceasefire.
Leaders and groups around the world celebrate negotiators signing off on first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.