For first time ever, @antonioguterres invokes Article 99 of UN Charter, urging Security Council to help avert a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

Appealing for humanitarian ceasefire, he says civilian population must be spared from further harm. https://t.co/vOFMPASWkQ pic.twitter.com/KxOG5isEmV

— United Nations (@UN) December 6, 2023

I've just invoked Art.99 of the UN Charter – for the 1st time in my tenure as Secretary-General.

Facing a severe risk of collapse of the humanitarian system in Gaza, I urge the Council to help avert a humanitarian catastrophe & appeal for a humanitarian ceasefire to be declared. pic.twitter.com/pA0eRXZnFJ

— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) December 6, 2023

Secretary-General Guterres invokes "#Article99" of the UN Charter for the 1st time.

"The UN SecGen. may bring to the attention of the Security Council any matter which in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security." pic.twitter.com/u45TvegGzH

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