The federal government? has warned the United Nations over the escalating global security challenges, saying that the recent incident in Kosovo was an indication that the world still faces security threats.
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Addressing the United Nations Security Council in New York at the weekend, the Deputy Permanent Representative of Nigerian Mission to the world body, Ambassador Raff Bukun Olu Onemola said that while the Security Council’s response in addressing intense recent activities had helped to defuse tension, the recent incident had confirmed fears of escalating security challenges.
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“The parties should settle issues peacefully, and not through violence”, he urged, adding that the international presence should strengthen communication and cooperation in efforts to preserve peace in Kosovo.
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Onemola added that the concerned parties had much to gain from dialogue, as had been demonstrated by trade agreements reached during discussions in September.
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“However, concerns remained about the low number of returnees”, he said, emphasizing that safe returns must be guaranteed and urged the continued support of UNHCR and other international entities.
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Meanwhile, another Diplomat of the Nigerian Mission, Mr. Kio Solomon Amieyeofori, during a Security Council briefing on international peace and security, said that, although the Council had done much to improve the efficiency and transparency of its work and? dialogue with non-Council members, more should be done in that regard to enhance greater confidence of Member States and the public.?
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