People's Daily Online 1 month ago

UN secretary-general commends African leaders for convention on forced displacement

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday commended African leaders for their determination to adopt a convention that will address the plight of forced displacement on the continent. Full Article at People's Daily Online

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