African Union appoints Adama Dieng as Special Envoy for genocide and mass atrocity prevention.

The African Union (AU) has appointed Adama Dieng of Senegal as its first Special Envoy for the prevention of the crime of genocide and other mass atrocities. Dieng, a legal and human rights expert, previously served as the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide under former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The AU aims to combat ideologies of hate and genocide on the African continent through this appointment.

April 06, 2024
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