Although no region is immune to terrorism, the situation in Africa is especially concerning, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Tuesday, underlining UN support to countries striving to "end this scourge."
Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique, chairs the Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts on March 28, 2023.Although no region is immune to terrorism, the situation in Africa is especially concerning, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Tuesday, underlining UN support to countries striving to"end this scourge.
The Secretary-General expressed deep concern over the gains which terrorist groups are making in the Sahel and other parts of Africa. "The United Nations stands with Africa to end this scourge," he added."Above all, it includes our ongoing close collaboration with the African Union and regional and sub-regional African organizations."in areas that include prevention, legal assistance, investigations, prosecutions, reintegration and rehabilitation.Alongside Nigeria, the UN is also co-organizing the upcoming African Counter Terrorism Summit and is strengthening work together on important peace initiatives.
He vowed to"spare no effort" to ensure an AU flagship initiative to"silence the guns" by 2030, becomes a reality.Like climate change, terrorism is among the most serious threats to the international community, said President Nyusi of Mozambique, delivering his first-ever remarks to the UN Security Council.
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