State of world getting worse as UN Security Council paralysed: Guterres
Summary
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said global problems are worsening because powerful countries in the UN Security Council disagree and block action. He pointed to ongoing wars, like the Russia-Ukraine conflict and tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran, which harm vulnerable countries and cause economic troubles like food and fuel shortages.Key Facts
- The world faces worsening problems due to a major political divide among powerful countries.
- The UN Security Council is often blocked by disagreements among its key members.
- Current military conflicts include the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions related to the US, Israel, and Iran.
- These conflicts violate international law and allow some countries to act without punishment.
- The wars cause food shortages, higher fuel prices, and increased inflation worldwide.
- Developing countries suffer most from rising energy and food costs and lack of fertilizers.
- Guterres said the UN Security Council needs reform because it reflects World War II-era ideas.
- The next UN Secretary-General must be selected by the Security Council without a veto from its five permanent members.
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