Ramadan: UN scribe laments humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Sudan, others

As Muslims around the world commence Ramadan fast today, United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed worry over persistent conflict, hunger, displacement in Gaza, Sudan, Yemen and Afghanistan.

Guterres made his feelings known in a Ramadan message while advocating that the global community heed Ramadan’s enduring massage of unity, deliver help and hope to those who are suffering and safeguard the rights and dignity of every person.

“Ramadan also represents a noble vision of hope and peace. But for too many members of the human family, this vision remains distant. From Afghanistan to Yemen, from Gaza to Sudan and beyond, people are suffering the horror of conflict, hunger, displacement and more.

“In this difficult and divided times, let us heed Ramadan’s enduring massage to bridge divides, deliver help and hope to those who are suffering and safeguard the rights and dignity of every person”, he said.

The UN Scribe believes that the holy month would inspire the world to work as one to build a peaceful, generous and just world for all people.

“Every year, I pay a special solidarity visit to a Muslim community and join in the fast. And every year I come away heartened by Ramadan’s spirit of peace a compassion.

“Ramadan Kareem!”, he said.

Ramadan: UN scribe laments humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Sudan, others