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Showing Original Post only (View all)UN chief invokes article 99 on Gaza in rare, powerful move [View all]
Dec 6, 2023
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has invoked what is widely considered to be the most powerful diplomatic tool at his disposal.
In a letter to the UN Security Council, Guterres invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter, which states that the Secretary-General may bring to the attention of the Security Council any matter which in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security.
The letter represents the first time Guterres has invoked the article since he took over the role of UN secretary-general on January 1, 2017.
In the letter, Guterres calls for the Security Council to press to avert a humanitarian catastrophe and appeals for a humanitarian ceasefire to be declared in Gaza.
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I am sure the Security Coucil has the perfect solution for preventing their aid
Beastly Boy
Dec 2023
#2
''Israel needs U.S. backing for the expansion of its military operation into the city of Khan Younis''
Donkees
Dec 2023
#12
Who is funding and arming Israel now if the US has ceased its longtime role in doing so? nt
ramen
Dec 2023
#16
It seems to me that peace is impossible when people continue to believe peace is impossible.
BComplex
Dec 2023
#36
While the UN has no enforcement authority of any kind in this matter, I appreciate the move.
David__77
Dec 2023
#7
He's the one who said: "It is important to also recognize the attacks by Hamas did not happen in a vacuum..."
Oopsie Daisy
Dec 2023
#25
So he basically issued a press release? Oh wow! What an impressive and powerful move!
tritsofme
Dec 2023
#27
Biden administration "has seen", but isn't yet ready to comment on a letter from Antonio Guterres
Donkees
Dec 2023
#34