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The Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator (USG/ERC), Martin Griffiths, concluded a four-day visit to Nigeria on Thursday. He saw first-hand the humanitarian situation and response in the north-east, and to raise international awareness about the deteriorating humanitarian situation and bring attention to the ongoing regional conflict affecting the Lake Chad basin. OCHA

The Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Ghada Fathi Waly said, “maritime insecurity, illicit flows, and linkages between transnational organized crime and terrorism all represent major obstacles to achieving peace, security and development in West Africa and the Sahel." She reiterated, "we must encourage political will and increased international support to strengthen comprehensive and cooperative crime responses.” UNIFEED

Secretary-General António Guterres condemned “the appalling attacks perpetrated over the weekend in Nigeria’s Zamfara State in which scores of civilians were killed.” UNIFEED

Noon briefing by Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson of the Secretary-General.

Organized crime perpetuating instability, violence, poverty across West Africa, Sahel, executive director tells Security Council.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned that this year has brought a spate of grave violations against children in both protracted and new conflicts. UNICEF

Despite electoral progress, Central African countries still besieged by terrorism, humanitarian crisis, Special Representative tells Security Council.

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

People, countries impacted by climate change also vulnerable to terrorist recruitment, violence, speakers tell Security Council in open debate.

General Assembly adopts 51 resolutions, 13 decisions forwarded by Fourth, Sixth Committees