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UN chief:16 armed groups have responded to cease-fire appeal

by Associated Press
| May 1, 2020 12:03 AM

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Sixteen armed groups have responded positively to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ appeal for a global cease-fire to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, but the U.N. chief said Thursday that mistrust remains high and turning intentions into an end to hostilities is difficult.

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