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  1. Dec 7, 2023 · Article 99 empowers the leader of the U.N. to recommend action to the Security Council, which has the international authority to intervene in conflicts and issue legally binding resolutions.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Article_99Article 99 - Wikipedia

    Article 99 is a 1992 American comedy-drama film directed by Howard Deutch and written by Ron Cutler. It was produced by Orion Pictures , and starring Kiefer Sutherland , Ray Liotta , Forest Whitaker , John C. McGinley , Rutanya Alda and Lea Thompson .

    • $6.4 million
    • March 13, 1992
  3. Dec 7, 2023 · UAE calls for Gaza ceasefire resolution after UN Secretary-General invokes Article 99. First invoked by Mr Hammarskjold in 1960 in response to mounting violence in the Congo, its invocation helped pave the way for a 20,000-strong UN peacekeeping force, which struggled to maintain order as the country became dragged into the Cold War.

    • Robert Tollast
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  5. Dec 8, 2023 · Article 99 is extremely rarely used. The last time it was invoked was during fighting in 1971 that led to the creation of Bangladesh and its separation from Pakistan. Guterres invoked Article 99 because he sees the situation in Gaza at risk of a “complete collapse” of the territory’s humanitarian system and civil order.

  6. Dec 6, 2023 · Invoking a rarely used article of the UN Charter, Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday called on the Security Council to “press to avert a humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza and unite in a call for a full humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants. In a letter to the Council, Mr. Guterres invoked Article 99 ...

  7. Dec 7, 2023 · Article 99 is extremely rarely used. The last time it was invoked was during fighting in 1971 that led to the creation of Bangladesh and its separation from Pakistan. Guterres invoked Article 99 ...

  8. Dec 7, 2023 · Article 99 states: “The Secretary-General may bring to the attention of the Security Council any matter which in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security.” It is seen as a discretionary power.

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