Ramaphosa ends leadership vacuum at NPA Updated
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President Cyril Ramaphosa filled four high-level vacancies at the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) including the Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions (DNDPP) position.
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Advocate Anton du Plessis has been appointed as the DNDPP.
President Cyril Ramaphosa made the appointment after consultation with Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola and NDPP Shamila Batohi.
Other senior appointments include Lebogang Dineo Baloyi who will be taking up a position at the Specialised Commercial Crime Unit, Bonnie Currie-Gamwo who will aim to strengthen the sexual offences division and Priya Biseswar as a director at the Asset forfeiture unit.
Adapting to prevent terrorist threats and the need to protect human rights
Statement by the Rt Hon James Cleverly MP at the Security Council briefing on international threats to peace and security caused by terrorist acts
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12 January 2021 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)
Mr President, I would like to thank you for hosting this important debate today, and also Under-Secretary-General Voronkov, Executive Director Coninsx and Ms Fatima Akilu for their informative and important briefings.
It’s been twenty years since the Security Council established the Counter-Terrorism Committee. Our work has strengthened the cooperation we need to protect all our citizens and counter the scourge of terrorism.
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EAM mentioned that we must not countenance double standards in this battle. Terrorists are terrorists; there are no good and bad ones Those who propagate this distinction have an agenda. And those who cover up for them are just as culpable, Dr Jaishankar said
New Delhi: Calling for no ifs and buts in the fight against terrorism, India s external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar on Tuesday (January 12) gave an 8-point agenda at the United Nations security council for the UN system to credibly address the menace of terrorism and ensure effective action
Speaking at a video conference meet on International cooperation in combating terrorism marking 20 years since the adoption of Resolution 1373 (2001), EAM said It is time that all nations walk the talk and commit their actions to the goal of zero tolerance for terrorism.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to address UNSC on Tuesday - The meet will see all UNSC members speaking on 20 years of adoption of resolution 1373, which was adopted on September 28, 2001.
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