Fletcher: We are living in an era of impunity and indifference
New York, March 21 (Hibya) - United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher emphasized that the existence of the UN is more critical than ever in a period marked by global chaos and increasing military adventurism.
UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher made statements regarding the global political climate and humanitarian crises.
Fletcher drew attention to the instability prevailing worldwide and defended the role of the organization.
Regarding the current global situation, Fletcher said: "We are living in an era dominated by reckless military adventurism, brutality, impunity, and indifference."
Stating that "Critics say that the UN is not needed in such a world," Fletcher pointed to the founding philosophy of the institution and its vital importance in times of crisis, adding, "But we were created for times like these."
British News Agency