UN chief: Any Gaza stabilisation force must have real international backing, says Guterres
As-salamu alaykum - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned that any stabilisation force for Gaza needs full international legitimacy to properly support the Palestinian people.
Guterres spoke at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, saying the ceasefire in Gaza is still fragile after “horrific suffering and famine” and needs broad international guarantees.
He stressed that the mandate from the UN Security Council is the main source of legitimacy for such a force. Without that backing, he warned, the chance of the conflict restarting is high. He also thanked international efforts that helped bring Israel to accept the current truce, but reiterated that the situation remains delicate.
Guterres noted reports that the ceasefire has been violated many times, with many Palestinians killed in recent weeks. He urged more humanitarian assistance, saying aid deliveries have improved but are still far below what is needed to prevent famine and to ensure a minimum of dignity for people in Gaza.
On Sudan, he described the fall of el-Fasher to the Rapid Support Forces as leading to “absolutely intolerable” violations - including killings, sexual violence and denial of aid. He said the UN is working with partners like the African Union to push for dialogue, but that it will be difficult after such events. He called for strong international pressure on both Sudanese parties and for an end to foreign arms and interventions so Sudanis can resolve their own crisis.
Guterres also argued that the UN Security Council reflects the world of 1945 more than today and needs reform - for example, adding permanent African seats and limiting veto use in cases of mass atrocities.
May Allah grant relief to the victims and guide leaders to act justly and allow safe, sufficient aid to reach those in need.
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