UN Secretary General on Racist Attacks in USA

     Written by : SMTV24x7 | Thu, Aug 17, 2017, 05:45 PM

UN Secretary General on Racist Attacks in USA

United Nations Aug 17: United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said that "Racism, xenophobia, and Islamophobia must be opposed by everyone in the world".

His statements assume significance because recently US President had defended the white supremacists after the Charlottesville violence.Trump has said that "both sides responsible for the violence".

UN Secretary General has also said that "I've received no pressure at all not to speak, I believe this stakeout is the proof that I am doing it".

"Well, I do not comment on what presidents say. I affirm principles. And the principles I affirm are very clear".

" Racism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism or Islamophobia are poisoning our societies. And it is absolutely essential for us all to stand up against them everywhere and every time," Mr. Guterres said.

He asserted that "there is nothing that will influence him not to affirm the values that he considers the essential values of the UN Charter and civilization".