South Africa also cautions countries not to forget that the plight of forcibly displaced persons should be treated with equal concern, whether they form part of large or small movements of people.

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Speaking at the United Nations high-level debate on the large numbers of migrants and  refugees, President Jacob Zuma says our common humanity requires that we respect each person’s human dignity in equal measure. No instance should enjoy more attention and concern than the other.

He says the root causes of this phenomenon must be addressed.

Under-development is a key driver of the displacement of people and in turn can lead to armed conflict.

A concerted global effort to address the questions of under-development and armed conflict should therefore be a central focus of all Member States.

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