Guterres Calls for Accountability in Gaza, Rejects UN Peacekeeping for Haiti

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized the lack of accountability for the killing of UN staff and humanitarian workers in Gaza. He also dismissed the idea of a UN peacekeeping force for Haiti. Guterres described the past year as difficult, citing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, among others.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the lack of accountability for the killing of UN staff and humanitarian workers in Gaza, calling it 'totally unacceptable' in an interview with Reuters. He emphasized the urgent need for effective investigations and accountability for these deaths.

Guterres also rejected the idea of establishing a UN peacekeeping force in Haiti, stating it would not be the 'best solution' for a country grappling with armed gangs and a severe humanitarian crisis. He described the situation in Haiti as scandalous due to the difficulty in mobilizing necessary funds.

Ahead of the annual UN General Assembly, Guterres detailed a tough year dominated by ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. He also touched on U.S. politics, noting the potential implications of a second Trump administration for international agreements, like the Paris Climate Accord, and the UN's stance on women's reproductive rights.

(With inputs from agencies.)