UN previews IPU briefing on political violence against lawmakers; outlines secretary‑general’s AU Summit schedule
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The UN announced an International Parliamentary Union briefing on political violence against lawmakers and gave details of the secretary‑general’s travel to the African Union Summit and related bilateral meetings and events.
The UN press briefing previewed a public presentation by the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) on a major new study of political violence against lawmakers and provided details of the secretary‑general’s travel to Addis Ababa for the African Union Summit.
The spokesperson said Martin Chungong, IPU secretary‑general, and Roger Huizenga, IPU human rights manager, will present the IPU findings in a briefing starting at 12:45. The acting under‑secretary‑general for counterterrorism, Alexander Zuev, was listed as the SG’s guest to brief on the report.
Secretary‑General schedule: the spokesperson said the SG will land in Addis Ababa to participate in the 39th ordinary session of the African Union Summit; he plans bilateral meetings with the African Union Commission chairperson, Ethiopian authorities and other heads of state; he will also take part in an Italy‑Africa event on the sidelines, address the AU opening session, and hold a press conference on Saturday at 3 p.m. local time. The SG is expected to return to the office on Monday, Feb. 16.
Why it matters: the IPU study and counterterrorism briefing are timed as the UN engages African leaders at the AU Summit, where security, partnerships and multilateralism are prominent agenda items.
What’s next: the UN said it will share the transcript of the press conference in Addis; no webcast was expected.