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Sixth Committee Hears Concerns Over Evolving Threats of Terrorism in Sahel, New Technologies, Interference in Domestic Affairs, as Debate Continues

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Sixth Committee Hears Concerns Over Evolving Threats of Terrorism in Sahel, New Technologies, Interference in Domestic Affairs, as Debate Continues

Continuing its debate on measures to eliminate international terrorism, Sixth Committee (Legal) speakers expressed concerns over the threats posed by the scourge in the Sahel region and the evolution of new and emerging terrorist threats, while others stressed that terrorism should not be a pretext to interfere in domestic affairs of States.

Third Committee Begins Annual Session Amid ‘Perfect Storm’ of Global Crises, as Delegates Explore Ways to Advance Social Development

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Third Committee Begins Annual Session Amid ‘Perfect Storm’ of Global Crises, as Delegates Explore Ways to Advance Social Development

Amid “the perfect storm” of escalating geopolitical tensions, climate change and lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) opened its seventy-ninth session today, with delegates calling for stronger international cooperation to advance social development, bridge the digital divide and alleviate poverty.

Somalia Advancing Democratization Process, Other National Priorities ahead of UN Assistance Mission’s Transition, Special Representative Tells Security Council

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Somalia Advancing Democratization Process, Other National Priorities ahead of UN Assistance Mission’s Transition, Special Representative Tells Security Council

Despite persisting security challenges, Somalia continues to forge progress on national priorities, including in assuming full responsibility for its own security, senior officials told the Security Council today, as members underscored the need for counter-terrorism gains to be preserved through adequate funding and preparation ahead of the transition by the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) to a UN country team at the end of the month.

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