Crime and terrorism
Drugs and organised crime at UNGA 81
Raised by 44 of 223 speakers. Read verbatim UN transcript quotes and select a time to hear the speech.
Speeches that raised drugs and organised crime
Haiti · Day 4Alix Didier Fils-AiméThere's a need for forces.
Equipment is needed, and one needs to resolve to see the effort through.
However, there is another security challenge that should compel us all collectively to act.
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Guatemala · Day 4Carlos Ramiro Martínez AlvaradoAt the same time, democracy faces a twofold challenge: the resurgence of authoritarian tendencies that seek to undermine the will of the people, and the spread of organized criminal networks that infiltrate institutions, corrupt justice systems, capture economies and territories, and erode public trust.
Transnational organised crime is more than just a threat to public security.
It is a direct threat to democracy, the rule of law and the ability of our peoples to freely determine their future.
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Solomon Islands · Day 4Matthew Cooper WaleAnd it is why the world needs a stronger, more agile United Nations, one equipped to respond to the realities of today.
Mr. President, the Pacific faces a grave and growing threat.
Transnational criminal networks are using our ocean as a highway for illicit drugs, undermining our sovereignty and national security, destroying young lives and tearing at the fabric of our communities.
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Iraq · Day 4Ali Falih Al-ZaidiIn terms of risks, we continue to confront organized crime by cooperating with all friends to repel the dangers of organized crime and to abort the cross-border drug trade.
We call for more information sharing and international coordination to ward off this danger that threatens societies.
Amid these challenges, the well-being of the Iraqi people remains our ultimate objective and the focus of all of our efforts.
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Saint Lucia · Day 4Philip J. PierreWeapons and drugs trafficked through international networks instigate violence and gang warfare in our region.
Lack of access to affordable technology slows our development.
Mr. President, Saint Lucia refuses to give up.
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Day 4Godwin FridayWe must confront the reality of arms trafficking including assault weapons that are terrorizing Haitian communities and indeed communities across the Caribbean.
We don't make these weapons in the Caribbean.
They are manufactured in industrial nations and smuggled across borders into our region, into our countries.
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Tonga · Day 4Lord Fakafanuatransnational crime, illicit drugs, illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing, cyber threats and unresolved consequences of nuclear testing and radioactive.
contamination remain.
In this respect, our region is committed to directly utilizing innovative technologies and working closely with our trusted security partners to address our security challenges.
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Samoa · Day 4Mulipola Anarosa Ale MoliooThese are critical to the implementation of SDG 14.
Our maritime domain is increasingly exploited by transnational criminal networks involved in illegal trafficking, including illicit drugs moving through our region.
Illicit drugs enter homes, harm young people, fuel violence, and place increasing pressure on communities and essential services.
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Mauritania · Day 4Mohamed Salem MerzougWe have to ensure a fair share of the responsibilities and burdens and address the root causes of irregular migration while combating human trafficking.
and smuggling.
To contain such influxes and ensure at the same time the dignity of migrants and their rights.
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