SECRETARY-GENERAL SADDENED BY DEATH, DAMAGE FROM KYRGYZSTAN EARTHQUAKE,

SAYS UNITED NATIONS READY TO SUPPORT RESPONSE TO TRAGEDY

 

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General is saddened by the loss of life, injuries and damage to property following the earthquake in Kyrgyzstan.  He sends his condolences to those who have lost their loved ones.

The United Nations stands ready to support authorities in Kyrgyzstan in their efforts to respond to the tragedy.

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