Name: Gaza & the Middle East: UN chief António Guterres briefs the Security Council by United Nations News
Duration: 15 min 54 s
Description: The Middle East is on a knife edge said the UN chief on Thursday 18 April, telling ambassadors in the Security Council that "we have a shared moral obligation to advance a comprehensive Middle East de-escalation effort, in order to reduce risks, increase stability, and pave the way towards peace and prosperity for the countries and people of the region and beyond." Listen to his full remarks.

This is the News in Brief, with the following top stories on Tuesday, 29 March 2022:

- Ukraine war could create widespread food insecurity, warns FAO
- UN’s atomic watchdog chief in Ukraine to support nuclear power plants
- Dire impact from floods in South Sudan as new wet season looms

Audio: Daniel Johnson, UN News - Geneva
Photo: Canoes have become the only means of transport for residents of Old Fangak, South Sudan. © UNHCR/Samuel Otieno

News in Brief - 29 March 2022 - Ukraine war, food insecurity, and South Sudan flooding

The Middle East is on a knife edge said the UN chief on Thursday 18 April, telling ambassadors in the Security Council that "we have a shared moral obligation to advance a comprehensive Middle East de-escalation effort, in order to reduce risks, increase stability, and pave the way towards peace and prosperity for the countries and people of the region and beyond." Listen to his full remarks.

Gaza & the Middle East: UN chief António Guterres briefs the Security Council

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