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Amid global conflict, economic uncertainty, General Assembly adopts text highlighting transformative power of sport to achieve peace, sustainable development.

Concluding debate on Security Council reform, speakers in General Assembly urge more representation for developing countries, ending of permanent members’ veto power.

During her first visit to Burundi, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees Kelly T. Clements urged for increased international support to areas and communities where Burundian refugees are opting to return home. UNHCR

General Assembly voices deep concern over volatility in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover, unflinching commitment to Afghans, adopting resolution by vote.

UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region Huang Xia highlighted that the region continues experiencing instability due to the activities of armed groups. UNIFEED

The High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on a five-day visit to Kenya and Somalia toured projects in northern Kenya and met with Somali asylum-seekers who crossed the border to escape a catastrophic drought at home. UNHCR

Speakers stress combating illicit trade in natural resources that fuels conflict, at Security Council briefing on Democratic Republic of Congo, Great Lakes.

Ahead of elections, peacekeeping mission drawdown in Democratic Republic of the Congo, security situation still dire, Special Representative tells Security Council.

Evariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, addresses the general debate of the 77th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 20 - 26 September 2022).

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, urges more donor support for solutions and praises progress in refugee protection in Tanzania. UNHCR