"It is well known that our continent is not afflicted solely by the economic underdevelopment that puts it in last place in terms of the quality of life. It is also a region of the world where numerous lethal conflicts continue to sow death and desolation."
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Speech at the 55th session of the United Nations General Assembly (11 September 2000)
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