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24 August 2015

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On Fourth Anniversary, Secretary-General Remembers Victims of UN House Attack in Nigeria as ‘Best of Humanity’, Reaffirms Mandate to Build a Better Future

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the fourth anniversary commemoration of the United Nations House terrorist attack, in Abuja today:

23 August 2015

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With Rising Inequalities, Local Governments Can Help Target Limited Funds to Marginalized, Secretary-General Says at Nigerian Governors Dialogue

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a dialogue with Nigerian state Governors, in Abuja today:

22 August 2015

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Welcoming Resumed Talks, Secretary-General Encourages Republic of Korea and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to De-escalate Situation on Peninsula

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

21 August 2015

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Young People are Vital to Lasting Security, Secretary-General Tells Global Youth Forum, Underlining Need to Engage, Empower New Leaders

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, as delivered by Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), to the Global Forum on Youth, Peace and Security, held today in Amman:

21 August 2015

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Secretary-General ‘Deeply Concerned’ over Breach of Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel and Syria, Calls for Maximum Restraint

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

20 August 2015

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Secretary-General Takes Note of Burundi President’s Third Term, Reiterating Call for Inclusive Dialogue to Overcome ‘Deep’ Political Divisions

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

19 August 2015

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Secretary-General Appoints Zahir Tanin of Afghanistan Special Representative for Kosovo

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today the appointment of Zahir Tanin of Afghanistan as his Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).