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STORY: UN / AFRICA COUNTERING TERRORISM
TRT: 04:09
SOURCE: UNIFEED
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LANGUAGES: ENGLISH / ARABIC / NATS
DATELINE: 21 JANUARY 2025, NEW YORK CITY / FILE
FILE - NEW YORK CITY
1. Wide shot, UN Headquarters
21 JANUARY 2025, NEW YORK CITY
2. Med shot, Deputy Secretary-General, delegates, Security Council
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations:
“Africa has tragically remained the epicenter of global terrorism. In all its forms and manifestations, terrorism is the most significant threat to peace, security and sustainable development across the continent today.”
4. Med shot, Deputy Secretary-General, delegates
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations:
“Sub-Saharan Africa now accounts for nearly 59 percent of all terrorism related deaths globally. The Sahel is ground zero for one of the world’s most brutal crises. For three straight years, terrorism-related deaths have soared past 6,000, making up more than half of all global fatalities. In this deadly surge, Burkina Faso is now leading the world in terrorism deaths with a staggering 68 percent increase, with little support to help reverse the trend.”
6. Med shot, Deputy Secretary-General, delegates
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations:
“Al-Qaida and Islamic State affiliates have spread their deadly tentacles to West Africa’s coastal countries, with violent attacks soaring by more than 250 percent in just two years.”
8. Med shot, Deputy Secretary-General, delegates
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations:
“Let us make no mistake. At this rate, West Africa’s future hangs in the balance.”
10. Med shot, Deputy Secretary-General, delegates
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations:
“Most terrifyingly, the tactics of these groups are evolving at a rapid and alarming pace. Terrorist networks are now pooling resources – finances, fighters, and expertise – while sharpening their capabilities with new technologies, including unmanned aerial systems.”
12. Med shot, Deputy Secretary-General, delegates
13. SOUNDBITE (English) Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations:
“As terrorism evolves, so must we. Countering terrorism must continue to innovate with an approach that holds the respect for human rights and the rule of law at its core. And an outcome that addresses the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism.”
14. Med shot, Deputy Secretary-General, delegates
15. SOUNDBITE (English) Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, African Union:
“In 2024 alone, the African Union Counter-Terrorism Centre based in Algiers recorded over 3,400 attacks. These attacks resulted in over 13,900 fatalities. Indeed, our continent is facing a damning challenge. We have reached a tipping point, and we must act together in response.”
16. Med shot, African Union Commissioner, delegates
17. SOUNDBITE (English) Ahmed Attaf, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Algeria:
“The international community should not leave Africa alone in this fight! Africa’s success will be a global success. Its failure will be detrimental us all.”
18. Wide shot, Security Council
19. SOUNDBITE (English) Musa Timothy Kabba, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sierra Leone:
“We continue to note with concern the disengagement with ECOWAS and the security vacuum created by MINUSMA’s closure.”
20. Wide shot, Security Council
21. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Somalia:
“In this context, we highly value the vital role played by UNSOM to enhance stability and security. We value the continuous efforts of this mission to ensure peace and security and stability in Somalia. We are fully cognizant of the fact that military solutions alone are insufficient. We, therefore, call for adopting a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of terrorism.”
22. Wide shot, Security Council
Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed said, “Africa has tragically remained the epicenter of global terrorism.”
Addressing the Security Council today (21 Jan), Amina J. Mohammed said, “In all its forms and manifestations, terrorism is the most significant threat to peace, security and sustainable development across the continent today.”
She continued, “Sub-Saharan Africa now accounts for nearly 59 percent of all terrorism related deaths globally. The Sahel is ground zero for one of the world’s most brutal crises. For three straight years, terrorism-related deaths have soared past 6,000, making up more than half of all global fatalities. In this deadly surge, Burkina Faso is now leading the world in terrorism deaths with a staggering 68 percent increase, with little support to help reverse the trend.”
She added, “Al-Qaida and Islamic State affiliates have spread their deadly tentacles to West Africa’s coastal countries, with violent attacks soaring by more than 250 percent in just two years.”
She stated, “Let us make no mistake. At this rate, West Africa’s future hangs in the balance.”
She also said, “Most terrifyingly, the tactics of these groups are evolving at a rapid and alarming pace. Terrorist networks are now pooling resources – finances, fighters, and expertise – while sharpening their capabilities with new technologies, including unmanned aerial systems.”
She concluded, “As terrorism evolves, so must we. Countering terrorism must continue to innovate with an approach that holds the respect for human rights and the rule of law at its core. And an outcome that addresses the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism.”
Also addressing the Council, Bankole Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security said, “In 2024 alone, the African Union Counter-Terrorism Centre based in Algiers recorded over 3,400 attacks. These attacks resulted in over 13,900 fatalities. Indeed, our continent is facing a damning challenge. We have reached a tipping point, and we must act together in response.”
Ahmed Attaf, Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, said, “The international community should not leave Africa alone in this fight! Africa’s success will be a global success. Its failure will be detrimental us all.”
Musa Timothy Kabba, Sierra Leonean Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said, “We continue to note with concern the disengagement with ECOWAS and the security vacuum created by MINUSMA’s closure.”
Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, SomaliMinister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said, “In this context, we highly value the vital role played by UNSOM to enhance stability and security. We value the continuous efforts of this mission to ensure peace and security and stability in Somalia. We are fully cognizant of the fact that military solutions alone are insufficient. We, therefore, call for adopting a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of terrorism.”
