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UN official praises legacy of Italian magistrates who fought against organized crime

The United Nations top anti-crime official today praised the work of Italian magistrates Paolo Borsellino and Giovanni Falcone, who were murdered 20 years ago but continue to exert influence in the way countries combat organized crime.

UN crime meeting opens with focus on threats posed by transnational organized crime

A United Nations meeting on crime prevention today heard how transnational organized crime was a challenge and growing threat to sustainable development and the rule of law.