On September 2, 2017, Guterres wrote a letter to the Security Council president urging the council to "press for restraint and calm to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe, " and for "full respect for human rights and international humanitarian law, and the continued presence and safety of the United Nations partners to provide humanitarian assistance to those in need without disruption."
Bishii Sebtember 2, 2017, Guterres wuxuu warqad u qoray madaxweynaha Golaha Amniga isagoo ku boorinaya goluhu inuu "isdifaaco xasilooni iyo deganaansho si looga fogaado musiibo bini'aadannimo, 'iyo" ixtiraam buuxa oo xuquuqda aadanaha iyo sharciga caalamiga ee xuquuqda aadanaha, iyo joogtaynta iyo badbaadada wada-hawlgalayaasha Qaramada Midoobay si ay gargaar bani'aadamnimo u siiyaan kuwa u baahan carqalad la'aan.