Canada "fully supports" an appeal from the United Nations for an immediate global ceasefire so the world can fight the coronavirus pandemic together. This is why a global ceasefire is so important." Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne, along with International Development Minister Karina Gould, issued a joint statement backing the UN's call for a global ceasefire. Yemen ceasefire goes into effectThe UN has long been trying to mediate an end to conflicts in countries, including Syria, Yemen and Libya, while also providing humanitarian assistance to millions of civilians. WATCH | UN calls for global ceasefire as coronavirus rages on:United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on March 23 called for a global ceasefire so the world can focus on fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

Source: CBC News April 10, 2020 18:10 UTC