Security situation in Sahel has worsened: UN envoy

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Security situation in Sahel has worsened: UN envoy

STORY: Security situation in Sahel has worsened: UN envoy DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of Security Council Chamber 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GIOVANIE BIHA, Officer-in-charge of UNOWAS 3. various of delegates 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GIOVANIE BIHA, Officer-in-charge of UNOWAS 5. various of Security Council Chamber STORYLINE: The security situation has deteriorated in large parts of West Africa and the Sahel despite efforts by national security forces and international partners, said a UN envoy on Tuesday. In the past six months, more than 10,000 schools across the Sahel had to close, leaving millions of children unable to acquire the necessary skills to build their lives and their countries, said Giovanie Biha, the UN secretary-general's deputy special representative and officer-in-charge of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS). Furthermore, nearly 7,000 health centers were forced to shut down due to the activ

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