Africa: UN Censures 'Heinous Attacks' in Lake Chad Basin

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Africa: UN Censures 'Heinous Attacks' in Lake Chad Basin

[UN News] The Secretary-General strongly condemned "heinous attacks" against civilians in the Lake Chad Basin, a UN spokesperson said on Monday.

Source: allAfrica.com

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