The cuts in humanitarian aid “cause disaster”, constituting a “death sentence” for many, the UN Secretary -General today denounced in a pessimistic speech on the suffering of mankind.

“The cuts in development assistance are causing destruction. For a large number of people, (the cuts) represent condemnation of death. For so many others, a confiscated future, “Guterres said, without naming the US whose President Trump massively cut American aid abroad.

“Here is the whole paradox of our time: we have the solutions, but we absorb the fuels that would allow us to move on,” he said. “We have a lot to do, but our ability to do this project is limited.”

In general, he presented a special gloomy image of the global situation.

“We have entered a time of reckless turmoil and ruthless human suffering. Look around you. The United Nations authorities you have established and implemented are under siege. Listen. The pillars of peace and progress collapse at the expense of impunity, inequality and indifference. Dominant states accept invasion. Hunger is used as a weapon. The truth is silenced. Tobacco emerges from bombed cities. The rage is increasing by fragmented societies. “

“Peace is our first obligation. However, today’s wars are raging with a barbarism we had vowed to never allow again, “he continued.

“Around the world, we see countries acting as if the rules are not valid for them. We see people treated as if they are inferior to people. And we have to report it. Impunity is the mother of chaos and it caused the most horrible conflicts of our time, “he added.

Before talking about Sudan, where civilians “slaughter, starve and silence”, and Gaza, which is going to enter the “third monstrous year”, “the result of decisions that defy elementary humanity”.

“Impunity is prevalent. Anarchy is spreading. This leads to disorder, accelerates terrorism and risks leading to a generalized nuclear conflict. When there is no longer accountability, the cemeteries are filled, “Guterres warned.