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Delegates Begin General Debate by Urging More Urgent Decolonization Action, as Final Year of International Decade for Colonialism’s Eradication Looms

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Delegates called today for the centring of voices from Non‑Self‑Governing Territories and for more urgent decolonization action, as the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) began its general debate on that subject.

Women-Led, Locally Owned Peace Processes Key to Preventing Conflict Across Africa, Speakers Tell Security Council, Stressing Important Role of Regional Partners

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Support from the United Nations and its regional partners in Africa is crucial to addressing the root causes of conflict and galvanizing locally-owned, women-led peace efforts, the Security Council heard today during a far-reaching debate on the role of preventive diplomacy across the continent.

Secretary-General, Addressing Security Council, Declares Battle against Terrorism One ‘We Are Not Winning’, Stressing ‘Clear and Present Danger’ to Global Peace

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Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council meeting on “Peace and security in Africa: the centrality of preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention and resolution”, in New York today:

Resident Coordinators Will Work with Country Teams to Better Connect Development, Humanitarian Efforts, Deputy Secretary-General Tells UNHCR Executive Committee

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Following are UN Deputy Secretary‑General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the seventieth session of the Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Programme, in Geneva today:

Secretary-General, Encouraged by Release of Cameroon Opposition Leader, Members, Urges Authorities to Take Further Confidence-Building Measures

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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres: