UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invokes Article 99, warns of Gaza collapse
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a stark warning to the Security Council, highlighting an imminent and irreversible collapse in Gaza.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a stark warning to the Security Council, highlighting an imminent and irreversible collapse in Gaza.
Today, invoking the seldom-used Article 99 of the UN Charter, he urged the council to take decisive action to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe. Guterres appealed for the declaration of a humanitarian ceasefire, emphasizing the urgent need for collective efforts to avert impending disaster in Gaza.
Article 99 of the UN Charter:
Article 99 empowers the Secretary-General to bring to the attention of the Security Council any matter that may threaten international peace and security. It provides a mechanism for the Secretary-General to issue a warning and request prompt and decisive action to address the situation.
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