At today’s UNSC briefing on UNOWAS, Mr Stamatekos, Chargé d’ Affaires of the Perm. Mission of Greece to the UN:
↪ expressed Greece’s deep concern regarding the security situation in central Sahel and the danger of a spillover effect of terrorism in coastal sahelian states.
↪ noted the crucial importance of return to constitutional order as a prerequisite for regional peace and prosperity.
↪ emphasized the importance of respecting Human Rights, especially those of women and girls whose participation in peacebuilding initiatives is crucial for the prosperity of a region facing multifaceted challenges, including climate shocks, conflict and acute hunger.