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31 August 2015

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Saddened by Passing of United Nations Mission in Haiti Force Commander, Secretary-General Praises General’s Dedication to ‘Cause of Peace’

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

31 August 2015

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‘Like a Silver Thread’, Democratic Principles Run through Post-2015 Agenda, Secretary-General Tells World Conference of Parliaments, Urging Engagement

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks today to the Inter-Parliamentary Union Fourth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, “Placing democracy at the service of peace and sustainable development: Building the world the people want”:

31 August 2015

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Highlighting Theme for International Day of Democracy, Secretary-General Hails Civil Society as ‘Catalyst’ Triggering Social Progress, Economic Growth

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of Democracy, observed on 15 September: Civil society is the oxygen of democracy. We see this clearly in the world’s most vibrant and stable democracies, where government and civil society work together for common goals. Civil society acts as a catalyst for social progress and economic growth. It plays a critical role in keeping government accountable and helps represent the diverse interests of the population, including its most vulnerable groups. The role of civil society has never been more important.

29 August 2015

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Regretting Decision by Egyptian Court to Sentence Journalists, Secretary-General Underscores Importance of Pluralism, Respect for Fundamental Freedoms

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

28 August 2015

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Lamenting Recent Migrant, Refugee Deaths, Secretary-General Appeals to Governments for Bolstered Efforts Ahead of Global Meeting at UN Headquarters

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

28 August 2015

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Amid Growing Use of Enforced Disappearances by Non-State Actors, Secretary-General Urges Prompt Action in Message on International Day Commemorating Victims

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, observed on 30 August:

28 August 2015

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Secretary-General Urges Burundians to Settle Differences, Resume Dialogue, ‘Recapture’ Spirit of Arusha Peace, Reconciliation Agreement

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

27 August 2015

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Secretary-General, Deeply Disturbed by Ongoing Reports of Chemical Weapons Use in Syria, Recalls Security Council Text Stating This Will Not Be Tolerated

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

26 August 2015

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In Video Message for Disarmament Conference, Secretary-General Demands End to Nuclear Weapon Threat, Calling Setbacks ‘Reason to Try Harder’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for the twenty-fifth United Nations Conference on Disarmament Issues, in Hiroshima City, Japan, 26-28 August:

26 August 2015

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Secretary-General, at French Diplomatic Meeting, Welcomes Support of 'Climate Ambassadors' in Achieving Global Pact

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at a climate change event for French ambassadors, entitled Semaine des ambassadeurs: Vers l’alliance de Paris pour le climat, in Paris today: