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UN warns of liquidity crisis as unpaid member dues pile up
United Nations Spokesperson Briefing · January 30, 2026
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Summary
A UN briefing said the Secretary‑General sent a letter to member states warning of a liquidity crisis driven by unpaid dues and the requirement to return unspent credits; outstanding dues were reported at $1.56 billion at the end of 2025, the briefing said.
Journalists at the UN were told the Secretary‑General sent a letter to member states underscoring the gravity of the United Nations’ financial situation. The spokesperson said two structural problems are driving the risk: persistent non‑payment of assessed dues by some member states and obligations to return credits…
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