UN must do more to remove 'stain of racism' - Officials

More than 20 senior United Nations officials from different African countries have spoken about their outrage at systemic racism and police brutality in the United States and across the world.

The authors of a letter, including the head of the World Health Organization Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and the head of UNAids Winnie Byanyima, say the organisation must do more to remove what they called the "stain of racism on humanity".

Writing in a personal capacity they say racism exists within the UN and the organisation needs an honest assessment of itself if it is to lead the wider fight for equality.