The front page of the Guardian journal today. ‘The notion that this woman can lead the UN is a scandal in itself.’

I spoke with @Bloomberg about my candidacy for UN Secretary-General and my belief that the office must be an active force for diplomacy and peace: • “The Secretary-General has to be an actor rather than a spectator to the world’s crises.” That means keeping dialogue open, taking risks for peace and responding to crises with greater urgency. I also stressed that the Secretary-General and the Organization must be less risk-averse and willing to take political risks to achieve peace. • I reaffirmed my commitment to independence: “I would govern with only a commitment to the UN and its Charter.” • Asked about Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf’s tweet, I made clear that “I commit to engaging with Iran, like all Member States, to advance peace and stability.” • Asked about Sudan, I stressed the scale of the crisis: “Sudan is the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.” I underscored the famine conditions and the immense strain on neighbouring countries hosting refugees. I also reaffirmed my commitment: “I would put the UN’s full political and practical support behind ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire and a credible and inclusive political process that reflects the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.”

قبل عام، سقطت مدينة الفاشر، العاصمة التاريخية لإقليم دارفور، في قبضة قوات الدعم السريع. وشهدت المدينة جرائم واسعة النطاق بحق المدنيين، الذين استُهدفوا على أساس انتمائهم العرقي. وفي هذه الذكرى الأليمة، نقف بقلوبنا إلى جانب الشعب السوداني، وتنحني فرنسا إجلالاً وإكباراً لذكرى الضحايا. كما يقترن تعاطفنا بإصرار ثابت على مواصلة العمل من أجل كسر حلقه الإفلات من العقاب في السودان.

One year ago, the Rapid Support Forces killed thousands in a genocidal massacre in El Fasher, Sudan. Today, our government continues to enable these mass atrocities in Sudan by providing weapons to the RSF's backers in the United Arab Emirates. It's time for action. Congress must pass the Stand Up For Sudan Act to end these weapons sales immediately. xitter.cf/zeteo_news/status/2114…

This level of public mobilization against an SG candidate is unprecedented in UN history! How will it impact SC voting? Some P5 may be uninfluenced by public outcry & factual bases. But likely to weigh significantly w/E10 govts who will be remembered if recommendation goes thru.