UN chief Guterres warns geopolitical divides paralyzing Security Council
The UN Secretary-General called for urgent reform of the Security Council, citing deep divisions preventing action on global crises.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that geopolitical tensions are blocking the Security Council from responding to major international crises, according to Al Jazeera. Guterres called for urgent reform of the council to address the deadlock.
The warning highlights ongoing dysfunction within the UN's primary decision-making body, where permanent members with veto power have repeatedly blocked resolutions on conflicts and humanitarian emergencies.
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- Geopolitical divides fueling UN Security Council inaction, Guterres warns — Al Jazeera — All
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