Why is the UN running out of money?

Secretary-General warns member states to pay up or face urgent cuts

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United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has warned that the organisation is running out of money and urged member states to pay up or face the consequences.

In a letter sent to member states and UN staff on Wednesday, Guterres said that the UN has “never faced such a difficult cash flow situation this early in the calendar year”.

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