The United Nations officially came into being on 24 October 1945. 75 years ago, in the aftermath of the horrors of World War II, the UN set up a new order built upon hope, peace, equality and justice.
António Guterres replaces Ban Ki-moon and takes the UN office on January 1, 2017. Among his top priorities are the civil conflict in Syria which has lasted for almost six years.
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