On the first day of Ramadan, the Secretary-General calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and Sudan

The Secretary-General of the United Nations appealed to respect the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan by silencing the weapons in Gaza and Sudan, stressing that the time has come for peace. He called on all leaders everywhere to do everything possible to make this period a time of compassion, action and peace.Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in statements to reporters: “Despite the start of the month of Ramadan, killing, bombing and bloodshed continue in Gaza.” He appealed to respect the spirit of Ramadan by silencing the weapons and removing all obstacles to ensure the delivery of life-saving humanitarian aid with the necessary speed and scale. At the same time, in the name of the spirit of mercy in Ramadan, he called for the immediate release of all hostages