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Security Council delegation arrives in Guinea-Bissau

A United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in Guinea-Bissau today on the first stop of a planned seven-country mission to West Africa to explore opportunities for regional peace and stability.
Among the delegation's appointments today was a meeting with President Kumba Yala. Ambassador Adolfo Aguilar Zinser of Mexico is leading the first leg of the mission, standing in for Ambassador Jeremy Greenstock of the United Kingdom, who is expected to join the delegation over the weekend.

The Council mission is also expected to visit Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Council members will examine country-specific issues and developments at each stop. They will also aim to encourage more cooperation among the countries of the sub-region and to assess progress towards Council objectives on the protection of civilians and children affected by armed conflict.