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06/28/2004:

"Let's ensure peace in West Africa"

The Executive Secretary of Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS), Dr. Ibn Chambas has said the responsibilities of ensuring peace and security in West Africa should be shared among the member states, civil societies, regional and sub-regional organisations and international communities. He said the UN, through its Security Council, has the principal responsibility of ensuring peace and security, but member states, civil societies, regional and sub-regional organisations should make their contributions to maintain peace and security.

Dr. Ibn Chambas said this at a press conference held by the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) delegations to West Africa in Accra.
Full Article : accra-mail.com