‘We all share a responsibility’ to combat terrorism, President of Senegal tells world leaders
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:43 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, the President of Senegal expressed his desire for a peaceful and secure African continent – one that does not serve as a sanctuary for terrorists defeated elsewhere in the world.
Mauritanian minister highlights country’s successful efforts to combat terrorism
Sep 20, 2017, at 05:59 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mauritania, Isselkou Ould Ahmed Izid Bih, welcomed the progress made in the fight against terrorism and migration through an approach based on dialogue and openness.
UN chief welcomes deployment of regional force to combat terrorism in the Sahel
Jun 24, 2017, at 05:23 am
New York, June 23(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the deployment by the so-called Group of Five (G5) – Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger – of a joint force to tackle the threat of terrorism and organized crime in the Sahel region.
Not only strong, but smart policies needed to combat terrorism – UN chief
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:39 pm
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): Efforts and policies to prevent extremism must encompass all segments of the society, in particular those who have suffered structural discrimination and marginalization, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, warning that measures which fail to do so could end up effectively “driving†people into the hands of terrorists.
At UN debate, leaders from Africa’s Sahel region spotlight efforts to keep peace, combat terrorism
Sep 24, 2016, at 02:41 pm
New York, Sept 24 (Just Earth News): Peace and security are vital conditions for security and development, leaders from Africa’s Sahel region told the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, laying out their plans to end conflict, counter terrorism and press ahead with meeting the Gaols of the 2030 Agenda.