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UN condemns deadly attack on peacekeepers in Côte d'Ivoire
8 June 2012 - The United Nations Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly and the Security Council have condemned “in the strongest possible terms” an attack in Côte d'Ivoire in which seven peacekeepers were killed.
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Secretary-General condemns beating of Mali’s interim president
22 May 2012
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned today an attack against Mali’s interim President Dioncounda Traoré, which reportedly left the leader with head injuries.
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On visit to West Africa, Security Council praises Liberia’s progress
21 May 2012 - 
Ahead of their visit to Côte d’Ivoire, the members of the Security Council commended Liberia for its progress since the end of its civil war in 2003, and reiterated their support for efforts on reconciliation and inclusive dialogue in the West African country.
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UN envoy to take part in regional meeting on Mali, Guinea-Bissau political crises
18 May 2012 - 
As part of the United Nations’ ongoing efforts to ensure the full restoration of constitutional rule in Mali and Guinea-Bissau, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa, Said Djinnit, will participate in an upcoming regional meeting on the political crises in the two countries.
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Security Council warns of sanctions if Guinea-Bissau political crisis continues
8 May 2012 - 
As negotiations towards finding a solution to the political crisis in Guinea-Bissau continue, the Security Council today reiterated its readiness to consider targeted sanctions against those involved in last month’s military coup if the situation is not resolved.
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Security Council to visit Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone
17 May 2012 - 
The members of the United Nations Security Council will leave New York on Friday for an official mission to West Africa.

The 15 ambassadors will visit Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone, a UN spokesperson told reporters at UN Headquarters in New York.

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UN envoy: political crisis in Guinea-Bissau worsens citizens’ living conditions
7 May 2012 -
The current political crisis in Guinea-Bissau is worsening the living conditions of its citizens, a United Nations envoy said today, stressing that an inclusive sustainable solution among all national stakeholders is needed to put an end to the turmoil.
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Secretary-General concerned over worsening situation in Guinea-Bissau
3 May 2012 -
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed deep concern that despite the international community’s calls for the restoration of civilian rule in Guinea-Bissau, the military junta there remains in power while the country’s security and socio-economic situation
deteriorates.

Guinée Bissau : Ban Ki-moon inquiet de l'intransigeance de la junte

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UN has key role in boosting security against cross-border threats – Ban
25 April 2012 - 
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need for effective strategies to help States monitor, control and secure their borders against the illicit flows of materials and goods, as well as people, highlighting how the United Nations is playing a crucial role in this area.
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UN crime meeting opens with focus on threats posed by transnational organized crime
23 April 2012 - 
A United Nations meeting on crime prevention today heard how transnational organized crime was a challenge and growing threat to sustainable development and the rule of law.
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