{
  "id": 6767092,
  "title": "UNODC calls for cooperation to curb transnational organized crime",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/unodc-calls-for-cooperation-to-curb-transnational-organized-crime",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T14:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/unodc-calls-for-cooperation-to-curb-transnational-organized-crime/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Nations has urged global collaboration to combat transnational organized crime, which has grown increasingly complex and sophisticated. At a meeting with over 1,000 UN staff members worldwide, Amb. Monica Juma, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), urged colleagues to prioritize the rapidly evolving threats of transnational organized crime, drug trafficking, corruption, and terrorism. Juma outlined the organization's strategic focus and explained how UNODC could amplify its impact through more coordinated and adaptable programming. She also advocated for strengthening UNODC's role as a cohesive, modern hub and crucial support center within the UN system.",
  "summary": "The United Nations has called for global cooperation to help prevent and address transnational organized crime which has now become more complex and sophisticated. Speaking to more than 1,000 United Nations staff across the world on Friday, Executive Director, United Nations office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Amb. Monica Juma rallied members to steer their […] The post UNODC calls for cooperation…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}