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Coronavirus: 'Worst yet to come' for countries in conflict, says UN chief

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AFP United Nations
Last Updated : Apr 03 2020 | 8:14 PM IST

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday renewed his call for a global ceasefire, urging all parties to conflict to lay down arms and allow war-torn nations to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

"The worst is yet to come," Guterres said, referring to countries beset with fighting like Syria, Libya and Yemen.

"The COVID-19 storm is now coming to all these theatres of conflict.

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First Published: Apr 03 2020 | 8:14 PM IST

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