Peace and security
DRC and the Great Lakes at UNGA 81
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Speeches that raised drc and the great lakes
Democratic Republic of the Congo · Day 2Judith Suminwa TulukaFor the DRC, it is precisely in the gap between the trust we are calling to be restored and the transformation that we hope to manage that the real impact of our international commitments is measured.
Our country is at the heart of several of these transformations and sometimes at the intersection of their very contradictions.
Mr. President, Few situations illustrate so painfully the gap between international commitments and lived reality as that of the east of the DRC.
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Rwanda · Day 2Justin NsengiyumvaToo often, the United Nations has been more effective at responding to crises than anticipating them.
This is true of pandemics, of climate shocks, of technological disruption, and it is nowhere more costly than in conflicts.
Eastern DRC is a clear example of that.
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Burundi · Day 2Évariste NdayishimiyeMr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Peace remains the primary condition for development.
The African Union is deeply concerned by the persistence of conflicts and crises that continue to cause massive population displacement, destroy infrastructure, and deprive millions of children of their right to education and to a better future.
We are paying particular attention to the situation in the Great Lakes region, in Sudan, in the Sahel, in Somalia, and in all regions facing violence and instability.
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Uganda · Day 2Jessica Rose Epel AlupoUganda remains a consistent contributor to regional stability, particularly in the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes region.
And our security approach is rooted in a Pan-African framework that seeks peace through collective alliances and regional cooperation.
Mr. President, investing in a healthy population remains a core strategic priority for Uganda.
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