A Kenyan man, John Mweha, has penned a letter to the United Nations (UN) Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, over the recent conflict in the Middle East, specifically between Israel and Iran, that has claimed over 200 people, according to various reports. In the letter dated June 16, Mweha proposed that the UN establish the Middle East Neighbourhood Treaty, which he believed would help in quelling the conflicts and restoring peace in the region.
Citing the rising toll in civilian casualties, massive destruction of properties, large-scale displacement, and the broader destabilisation of the Middle East, he relayed that urgent, coordinated diplomatic engagement was crucial. "I write to you as a concerned citizen of the Republic of Kenya and as a passionate advocate for public interest, peace, and international cooperation," he wrote.
An undated image of the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Photo DW "The gravity of this moment calls for visionary leadership, and I respectfully submit a proposal for the establishment of the Middle East Neighbourhood Treaty, and I believe that such an initiative will help in steering the region toward sustainable peace." He further outlined seven components of the treaty, which would provide a comprehensive and inclusive framework for long-term peace, regional cooperation, and collective security in the region.
Firstly, the treaty would recognise sovereignty and territorial integrity, a mutual affirmation of the legitimacy and secure borders of all states, including Israel.
