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11 October 2016

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Secretary-General Welcomes New Political Dialogue as ‘Crucial First Step’ to End Guinea-Bissau Crisis, Urging Constructive Talks in Coming Days

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

10 October 2016

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Secretary-General, at Africa Week Inaugural Event, Commends Continent’s Gains While Urging Stakeholders to Work Together towards Common Goals

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Africa Week high-level inaugural event on strengthening partnerships for inclusive sustainable development, good governance, peace and stability in Africa, in New York today:

7 October 2016

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Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Attack on Refugee Hosting Area in Niger, Urging Government to Reinforce Security around Camps, Other Vulnerable Targets

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

4 October 2016

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Security Council Press Statement on Mali

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Vitaly Churkin (Russian Federation):

3 October 2016

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Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Attacks against Peacekeepers in Mali, Calling for Swift Action to Hold Perpetrators Accountable

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

28 September 2016

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Security Council Press Statement on Somalia

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Gerard van Bohemen (New Zealand):

25 September 2016

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Taking Note of Gabon Court Ruling on Appeals Lodged against Ballot Results, Secretary-General Welcomes Call by President-Elect for National Dialogue

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

24 September 2016

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Young People Should Lead Charge in Delivering on Sustainable Development Goals, Secretary-General Tells Nigerian Professionals Summit

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, delivered by Ahmad Alhendawi, United Nations Envoy on Youth, to the second Nigerian Young Professionals Summit, in New York today:

23 September 2016

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Urging Joint Action for Tackling Lake Chad Basin Crisis, Deputy Secretary-General Calls on Partners at High-Level Event to Make It an Example of New Approach

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks to the high-level event on the humanitarian crisis in the Lake Chad Basin, “A turning point?”, in New York, today:

23 September 2016

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Deputy Secretary-General Urges Commitment by South Sudan’s Leaders to Inclusive Political Transition, Pledging United Nations Support for Peace Accord

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the South Sudan side event, in New York today: