BRICS: Ramaphosa calls for accountability for perpetrators of Palestinian genocide and illegal war against Iran

Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 14:06:24 UTC

Key Points

• South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke at the BRICS summit in New Delhi and criticized violations of the UN Charter.
• He called for accountability for atrocities committed against Palestinians, the people of Sudan, and Iran.
• Ramaphosa said multilateral institutions and rules are being ignored and subverted, threatening the credibility of the United Nations.
• He argued that BRICS should defend a UN-centered multilateral order and a just multipolar order based on international law and equality.
• He proposed that BRICS remain a united voice for UN reform that reflects current realities and ensures effective representation for all regions.
• He said BRICS should demonstrate practical results through the New Development Bank and cooperation in infrastructure, sustainable development, food security, health, industrialization, and climate resilience.
• He emphasized that Africa and the Global South should be fully reflected in the future international order.