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We know this is a tough decision but we must stand by our government because we are a responsible member state of the United Nations with obligations to respect and comply
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I first travelled to Abyei and held meetings with the members of the United Nations Interim Force for Abyei including the force commander. I briefed them of the decision taken by our government and to also hear how they can assist in the processes
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The United Nations (UN) is an international organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights and achieving world peace. The UN was founded in 1945 after World War II to replace the League of Nations, to stop wars between countries and to... Full Article At Wikipedia.org
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