UN Charter Not “À La Carte”, International Law Erosion Visible Worldwide: UN Chief Guterres

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that selective adherence to the UN Charter is undermining global order and setting a dangerous precedent.

Addressing the UN General Assembly, he said international law violations are no longer hidden but unfolding “live in 4K” before the world.

Guterres stressed that the UN Charter is a binding compact, not an optional menu, and called on all nations to fully and faithfully uphold its principles.

He expressed concern over rising conflicts, attacks on civilians, and growing inequality, cautioning that erosion of international law threatens peace, human rights, and multilateral cooperation worldwide.