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24 March 2015

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Following Decision by High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Angela Kane to Step Down, Secretary-General Expresses ‘Utmost Gratitude’ for Her Service

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

23 March 2015

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Heralding Progress on International Mine Awareness Day, Secretary-General Alarmed at Their Continued Use by Armed Groups in Conflicts

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, observed on 4 April:

22 March 2015

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Secretary-General Deeply Saddened by Death of Singapore’s Former Prime Minister

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

21 March 2015

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Secretary-General Welcomes Tonga’s Decision to Ratify Women’s Rights Convention, Encourages Concrete Steps for Treaty’s Implementation

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

21 March 2015

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Welcoming Meeting of Republic of Korea, Japan, China Foreign Ministers, Secretary-General Encourages Parties to Promote Mutual Trust

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

20 March 2015

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Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attacks at Yemen Mosques, Urging all Yemeni Sides to Resolve Differences Peacefully

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

20 March 2015

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Secretary-General’s Remarks at Cultural Evening Organized in Honour of La Francophonie

The text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as delivered by Susana Malcorra, Chief of Staff, at the cultural evening organized in honour of La Francophonie is not available in English.

20 March 2015

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Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Attacks on Kurds during New Year Celebration in Syria as Heinous, Says ISIL/Da'esh’s ‘Despicable’ Agenda Must Be Stopped

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

20 March 2015

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Commemorating Transatlantic Slave Trade Victims, Secretary-General Calls for Ending Modern Slavery, Announces Unveiling of Permanent Memorial

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon’s message for the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, observed on 25 March:

20 March 2015

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Secretary-General, Marking World Down Syndrome Day, Urges All to Ensure Post-2015 Goals Include Persons with Disabilities in Addressing Equality for All

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon’s message for World Down Syndrome Day, observed on 21 March: