Africa: UN Chief Urges More Action to Tackle Displacement - Recalls Youth As a Refugee

Geneva — UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday called on countries around the world to do more to prevent forced displacement, address its root causes and support solutions for those affected by it at a time of multiple crises.

"This requires greater resources and more political leadership. It also requires unprecedented cooperation by the international community," added Ban Ki-moon, who was addressing the annual meeting in Geneva of UNHCR's governing Executive Committee (ExCom).

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