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SC/9587-IK/599
3 February 2009
Security CouncilSC/9587
IK/599
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

Security Council press statement on Iraq Elections

 


The following press statement on the Iraq elections was read out today by Council President Yukio Takasu ( Japan):

SOC/4747
2 February 2009
Economic and Social CouncilSOC/4747
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

Background Release


Commission for social Development, meeting at headquarters 4-13 february,


to address integration, building of equitable society

 


Global Crises Emerge on Agenda as Session Plans Launch of Day for Social Justice

SG/SM/12084-AFR/1805
2 February 2009
Secretary-GeneralSG/SM/12084
AFR/1805
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA’S INFRASTRUCTURE KEY TO ECONOMIC GROWTH, SOCIAL PROGRESS,


SAYS SECRETARY-GENERAL IN ADDIS ABABA ADDRESS

 


Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s address to the Summit Meeting of the African Union in Addis Ababa, 2 February:

SG/SM/12083-REF/1190
2 February 2009
Secretary-GeneralSG/SM/12083
REF/1190
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

Secretary-General condemns in strongest terms attack on United Nations staff


After one refugee worker killed, another abducted in Pakistan

 


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

SG/SM/12082-IK/598
2 February 2009
Secretary-GeneralSG/SM/12082
IK/598
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

SECRETARY-GENERAL CONGRATULATES PEOPLE OF IRAQ ON GOVERNORATE ELECTIONS,


REAFFIRMS UNITED NATIONS SUPPORT DURING NEXT STAGE OF PROCESS


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

SG/SM/12081-AFR/1804
2 February 2009
Secretary-GeneralSG/SM/12081
AFR/1804
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

SECRETARY-GENERAL EXPRESSES GRAVE CONCERN OVER MILITARY BUILD-UP IN SOUTH DARFUR


The following statement was issued on Sunday, 1 February, by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

SG/SM/12080-AFR/1803
2 February 2009
Secretary-GeneralSG/SM/12080
AFR/1803
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

SECRETARY-GENERAL HAILS SOMALI PARLIAMENT ON ELECTION OF NEW PRESIDENT


The following statement was issued on Sunday, 1 February, by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

ECOSOC/6383-NGO/666
2 February 2009
Economic and Social CouncilECOSOC/6383
NGO/666
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

Committee on NGOs

17th Meeting (PM)


non-governmental organization committee approves 10 more civil society organizations


for special consultative status with Economic and Social Council


Also Approves One Organization for Roster Status, Defers

SG/SM/12079-AFR/1802
30 January 2009
Secretary-GeneralSG/SM/12079
AFR/1802
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

SECRETARY-GENERAL WELCOMES DECISION OF MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE TO JOIN


ZIMBABWE’S NATIONAL UNITY GOVERNMENT, CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS CRISES

 


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

SG/SM/12078
30 January 2009
Secretary-GeneralSG/SM/12078
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

SECRETARY-GENERAL WELCOMES SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT’S ANNOUNCEMENT OF SAFE PASSAGE

 

TO SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR CIVILIANS TRAPPED IN FIGHTING IN NORTH

 


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