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UN Secretary-General appoints Gleb Desyatnikov as Assistant Secretary-General for Mine Action and Police

UN Secretary‑General António Guterres appointed Gleb Desyatnikov of Russia as Assistant Secretary‑General for Mine Action and Police.

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On the day of the announcement, United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres said that Gleb Desyatnikov, a national of the Russian Federation, would assume the post of Assistant Secretary‑General for Mine Action and Police.

The appointment places Desyatnikov within the Department of Peace Operations, where he will oversee activities related to mine clearance and police components of UN missions. His responsibilities will include coordinating de‑mining initiatives and supporting police reform in peacekeeping contexts.

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  • Image: The White House from Washington, DC / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
  • Source: UN News (press releases)
  • Written by BubblesEdiy News Desk, with AI assistance

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