UN chief says powers that violate law sit in Security Council, hindering action
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: António Guterres, the UN secretary‑general, warned that several major nations that breach international law are members of the Security Council, a fact that he said has paralyzed the body’s ability to act. He made the remarks during a briefing on the council’s effectiveness, noting that the presence of such states undermines the council’s credibility and hampers collective decision‑making on global security issues. QUOTE: "We have geopolitical divides, and in these geopolitical divides, we have powers that themselves violate international law and sit in the Security Council; that has been paralysing the Security Council," said António Guterres.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): The New Indian Express
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- Global powers that themselves violate international law sit in Security Council: Guterres — The New Indian Express (center)
- Global powers that themselves violate international law sit in Security Council: Guterres — The Hindu (left-leaning)