UNITED NATIONS: The UN Mideast envoy is warning of increased violence in the West Bank and Gaza “and the threat of a regional escalation.”
Nickolay Mladenov pointed to an increase of violent incidents in the past month, including West Bank settler-related violence and continuing tensions in and around Gaza.
He told the Security Council on Tuesday that violence is taking place “against the backdrop of the complete political deadlock of the Middle East peace process and the lack of any perspective to revive it.”
Mladenov said he and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have repeatedly warned that lack of political will and leadership to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on the basis of a two-state solution coupled with unilateral acts, including settlement building, extremist attacks, and other factors “create an explosive mix.”
UN envoy warns West Bank, Gaza violence threatens region
UN envoy warns West Bank, Gaza violence threatens region
- Violence has increased in the past month
- The UN called on leaders to resolve Palestinian-Israeli conflict
Senegalese president meets Kuwaiti crown prince ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
- Bassirou Diomaye Faye visits Kuwait and the UAE this week to strengthen his country’s ties with Gulf nations
LONDON: The president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, arrived in Kuwait on Monday for an official visit before traveling on to the UAE to participate in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
Faye, who was accompanied by ministers responsible for national transformation, African integration, foreign affairs, finance and water management, held talks with Kuwait’s crown prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, on a number of issues, officials said.
The president aims to strengthen ties between Senegal and Gulf countries during his visits to Kuwait and the UAE this week, his office said. And on Jan. 14 and 15 he will take part in the final two days of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, described as a significant annual, international event dedicated to addressing the challenges related to sustainable development, energy transition and innovation.
Faye was welcomed on arrival in Kuwait by the country’s prime minister, Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah; the deputy assistant foreign minister for African affairs, Naif Mohammed Al-Mudhaf; and other officials.
