UN Chief Warns of Impunity and Inequality in Annual General Assembly Address

UN Secretary-General António Guterres cautions that global impunity, inequality, and uncertainty are fostering an unsustainable world. In his address to the General Assembly, he points to worsening geopolitical divides, lasting wars, and climate change. Yet, he believes these challenges can be mitigated collectively.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning that rising impunity, inequality, and uncertainty are driving the world to a perilous state of unsustainability.

Addressing the General Assembly as leaders, from presidents to monarchs, gathered for the annual debate, Guterres highlighted the increasing geopolitical rifts, endless wars, and escalating climate crisis.

He cautioned that humanity is approaching an 'unimaginable' tipping point, a 'powder keg' that could engulf the globe. Nonetheless, Guterres stressed that these challenges are not insurmountable, urging the international community to tackle unmanaged risks, underlying inequalities, and rampant impunity.

(With inputs from agencies.)