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Secretary-General’s report on R2P

The Secretary-General’s report on the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) discusses the international community’s role in preventing mass atrocities like genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity. It highlights progress made in recognizing and responding to such crises but also points out challenges in implementing effective prevention and intervention strategies. The report emphasizes the importance of strong early warning systems, political will, and international cooperation to protect vulnerable populations. Overall, it underscores the ongoing commitment to ensuring that sovereignty does not shield perpetrators of serious atrocities from accountability and protection efforts.