Crime and terrorism
Terrorism at UNGA 81
Raised by 57 of 223 speakers. Read verbatim UN transcript quotes and select a time to hear the speech.
Speeches that raised terrorism
India · Day 5Subrahmanyam JaishankarThe march of technology that was meant to instill hope has now become a source of anxiety.
Misuse of AI is sharpening bias and diluting mutual respect.
These directions bode ill for the aims and objectives of the United Nations.
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Holy See · Day 5Cardinal Pietro ParolinParticular importance must be attached to reconciliation among communities, as it is an indispensable condition for a truly lasting peace.
Furthermore, the Holy See is preoccupied by the terrorist attacks, especially in North Kivu and Ituri, which repeatedly target the civilian population including Christian communities, involving killings, abduction, and the destruction of villages and church structures.
The Holy See notes with concern the advance of jihadist groups from the Sahel towards the coastal countries of the Gulf of Guinea.
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Tajikistan · Day 5Sirojiddin MuhriddinInnovation must serve humanity.
Technological transformation is only one dimension of a rapidly changing world.
Old threats are also evolving, and new ones are crossing borders faster than ever.
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Cabo Verde · Day 5Francisco Avelino Vieira de CarvalhoThey will only be truly and fulfill their role when they are respected and upheld by all.
In our region, terrorism, violent extremism, and national crimes also remind us that peace requires prevention, strong institutions, and cooperation, and requires opportunities.
Africa is the continent with the youngest population in the world.
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Saudi Arabia · Day 5Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al SaudThe Kingdom welcomes the USA's announcement of removing Syria from the list of states sponsoring of terrorism in view of its contribution to strengthening stability and reconstruction and development.
And we have to condemn and reject any effort at the undermining effort to restore security and stability within Syria.
In Lebanon, the Kingdom reiterated support for the Lebanese state and its legitimate institutions, the implementation of the Taif Agreement, the restriction of arms to the state, and preservation of its sovereignty, security, and stability.
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Iceland · Day 5Thorgerdur Katrín GunnarsdóttirThe decades after the Cold War saw genocide in Rwanda, horrific wars in the former Yugoslavia and the Congo, the rise of international terrorism, and devastating civil wars.
25 years ago this month, terrorist attacks in the United States changed our world profoundly.
30 years ago, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty was established.
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Nicaragua · Day 5Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke WhitakerThe scourges of our time are the greatest threat and greatest danger to our societies because they deprive us of our heritage.
and we see major crimes linked to drug trafficking and organized crime, which are forms of terrorism, which assail us and make us sick.
Against this intimidating backdrop, our purpose, our vote, our commitment has been and remains clear, and we aspire to gather with more peoples around the urgent need to curb these afflictions and to bring about safety and to provide education, food, health, peace and development for all.
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San Marino · Day 5Luca BeccariThe situation in the Middle East demands clarity.
San Marino unequivocally condemns terrorism, including the horrific attack of 7 October 2023.
But we must be equally clear on another point.
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Canada · Day 5Anita AnandAlongside our partners, we will continue to target those who lead, arm, and finance Hamas and other terrorist organizations who threaten the security of Israel and the broader region.
Hamas must play no role in the governance of Palestine.
Israel's settlements in the West Bank are illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace.
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Cameroon · Day 5Lejeune Mbella MbellaAnd I thus reaffirm the determination with which Cameroon will work along with other member states of the Lake Chad Basin Commission.
We will continue to fight tirelessly against terrorism, and we will engage in stabilization efforts in areas affected around the Lake Chad region.
On a domestic level, the government of my country is working to ensure a return to normality in our northwest and southwest regions.
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