NEW YORK — A Yemeni representative delivered a fiery address at the UN General Assembly 80, accusing the UN of bias and double standards.
He highlighted that while the UN has repeatedly recognized Palestine — mentioning Israel “188 times” but Iran only once — it has shown far less urgency on crises in Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, where hundreds of thousands have been killed.
The delegate charged that the UN “appears comfortable when Arabs kill themselves” in internal wars but mobilizes quickly on Palestine, calling this selective recognition a threat to UN credibility.
Reactions from Arab states like Qatar and Saudi Arabia echoed his concerns, condemning “double standards” that undermine global justice. Analysts say the critique reflects long-standing frustration that some conflicts dominate UN agendas while others are sidelined by political vetoes and power blocs.
The UN, for its part, insists it is constrained by Security Council politics and resource limits, not deliberate bias. Secretary-General António Guterres has admitted that global “impunity” and perceived selectivity are morally indefensible, urging reforms.
The viral speech has reignited debate over whether the UN applies its principles consistently — or only where geopolitics allow.
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