UN Secretary-General Calls for Security Council Reform, Citing Permanent Members Undermining Peace

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, during a visit to Indonesia, called for a reform of the UN Security Council, warning that some permanent members are undermining international peace and security by waging wars and disregarding international law. Guterres questioned whether the council's current composition reflects today's geopolitical realities and adequately represents the world, limiting the UN's ability to maintain peace and security.