UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday called on world leaders to step up humanitarian efforts and show solidarity with millions of people in strife-torn countries like Syria to bring global peace and stability.
Addressing the first Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, the UN chief said conflicts in Syria and libya had led to horrendous crises. “Humanitarian efforts work and I call on global leaders to show solidarity and bring stability in these countries,” Guterres said in a video message.
His remarks came as more than 500 people were killed since February 18 in heavy shelling by Syrian army in eastern Ghouta., which is controlled by Islamist and jihadist fighters.