Secretary-General Says Results of Investigation into Sinking

 

of Republic of Korea Naval Ship ‘Deeply Troubling’

 

The following statement was issued yesterday, 19 May, by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General has learned of the results of the investigation into the sinking of the Cheonan naval ship of the Republic of Korea with a heavy heart and serious concern.

The Secretary-General appreciates the restrained and patient efforts of the Government of the Republic of Korea to investigate this incident in an objective and scientific manner by both domestic and international experts.

The facts laid out in the report are deeply troubling.  As Secretary-General of the United Nations, he will continue to closely follow developments.

The Secretary-General takes this opportunity to express once again his deep sadness over the loss of the sailors.  He also extends his heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families as well as to the people and the Government of the Republic of Korea.

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