UN marks 20th anniversary of Rwanda genocide
(VOVworld) - The UN Security Council has called on countries to prevent and fight serious crimes amid escalating violence and conflicts across the world, as it marked the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide on Wednesday.
UN Deputy Secretary General Jan Eliasson addressed the meeting that most conflicts originate from divisions derived from religion, ethnicity, and language, noting that no country could avoid these risks. He urged UNSC members to enhance their efforts at all levels to prevent and early detect signs of violence and cruel acts while protecting human rights.
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Rwanda began a week of official mourning to mark the 20th anniversary of the genocide on April 7th. Photo: Getty images
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At the end of the special meeting to mark the event, the council’s 15 nations unanimously adopted a new resolution calling on nations to fight against genocide as well as criminal acts that violate international law.