UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The latest developments from the annual U.N. gathering of world leaders at which they’re tackling major crises like the refugee issue and crises in Syria, Yemen and elsewhere:
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Key officials at the United Nations General Assembly are urging the Somalia army and African Union forces to maintain offensive operations against al-Shabab Islamic extremists retake priority areas of the strife-torn country.
A communique issued Tuesday from their meeting on the sidelines of the assembly’s annual ministerial meeting called for stepped up support for the military operations which should also aim to degrade al-Shabab’s military capabilities, secure main supply routes, and create space to build a peaceful nation.