António Guterres, the United Nations secretary-general, on
Friday, said divisions and hatred still exist globally, 75 years after the
Second World War.
Guterres stated this in a video message to mark the 75th
anniversary of the end of the conflict, which claimed millions of lives.
He said the coronavirus pandemic was aggravating the
situation, fuelling “new efforts to divide people and spread hatred”.
“At this time of remembrance and reconciliation, we pay
tribute to the millions of people who lost their lives in the Second World War,
and remember their sacrifices,” he said.
“We must never forget the Holocaust and the other grave and
horrendous crimes committed by the Nazis.
“The victory over fascism and tyranny in May 1945 marked the
beginning of a new era.
“An appreciation for international solidarity and our shared
humanity led to the birth of the United Nations with the overriding mission of
saving succeeding generations from the scourge of war.
“Our world is still suffering the impact of conflict. Even
during the current COVID-19 crisis, we see new efforts to divide people and
spread hatred.
“As we mark the 75th anniversary, let’s remember the lessons
of 1945 and work together to end the pandemic and build a picture of peace,
safety and dignity for all.”
The Second World War, referred to as the bloodiest in global
history, took place between 1939 and 1945, and claimed around 50 million lives.
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