Statement of Niger at the UNGA72

Quotes/References to disarmament:

Disarmament:  The issue of disarmament is a crucial issue. It deserves our attention and Niger strongly supports the actions undertaken by the United Nations in order to achieve a general and complete disarmament both in terms of WMDs and conventional weapons.

Quotes/References to WPS:

Libya: Due to the uncontrolled circulation of weapons of all calibers, armed groups are becoming direct threats to both the Libyan people and for neighboring countries. As long as Libya does not stabilize,there is  no guarantee that the Sahelo-Saharan space will not continue to experience violent jolts.

Boko Haram:  Even if they (Boko Haram) are weakened and wandering, some elements of Boko Haram still remain dangerous, organizing suicide attacks by young girls who are forced to become human bombs, or sexual slaves .

Sahel: What is at stake in the Sahel is not only a fight for peace and security of the region but also for peace and international security.

Conflict Prevention: For Niger, the urgency is to address political crises to initiate the socio-economic recovery of the areas affected by these conflicts.

Palestine: With regard to certain major international issues, Niger is united with the struggle of the Palestinian people for the liberty and independence. Our position invariably remains that the

Just resolution of the conflict lies in the guaranteeing of the creation of Palestine with Jerusalem East as the capital.