UN chief calls for global ceasefire to help fight COVID-19
Head of United Nations is calling for global ceasefire to allow the world to focus on the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
23 Mar 2020
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Head of United Nations is calling for global ceasefire to allow the world to focus on the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
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