Secretary-General Expresses Concern after Earthquake Devastates Haiti

 

The following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon statement on the Haiti earthquake, issued in New York yesterday, 12 January:

My heart goes out to the people of Haiti after this devastating earthquake.  At this time of tragedy, I am very concerned for the people of Haiti and also for the many United Nations staff who serve there.  I am receiving initial reports and following developments closely.

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