West Africa: Amid Unprecedented Violence, Escalation of Terrorist Attacks in West Africa, United Nations Regional Office Needs Greater Role, Speakers Tell Security Council

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New York — The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) has an increasingly important role as the countries in the region seek to counter an unprecedented level of violence, relentless terrorism and other cross-border threats, speakers said today, as the Security Council continued to discuss the Office's mandate renewal.

"Stakes are high in the region this year, both in terms of security and political developments," said Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative and Head of UNOWAS, calling for the Council's continued full support to his Office.

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