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12 January 2016

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Secretary-General Hails Role Played by ‘Group of 77’ and China in Cementing Historic 2015 Successes, as South Africa Hands Over Chair to Thailand

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the handover ceremony of the chairmanship of the “Group of 77” developing countries and China, in New York today:

12 January 2016

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Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Istanbul Bombing as ‘Despicable Crime’, Saying He Expects Perpetrators of Attack to Face Justice

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

11 January 2016

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On Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake, Secretary-General Remembers Victims, Reaffirms Commitment to Support People’s Aspirations

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s statement on the sixth anniversary of the Haiti earthquake, in New York today:

11 January 2016

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Let Us Save More Lives, Promote Greater Respect for Human Rights, Says Secretary-General at Commemoration of First General Assembly Meeting

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the commemoration of the seventieth anniversary of the first General Assembly meeting, in New York, today:

10 January 2016

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Condemning Deadly Attack on Yemen Hospital, Secretary-General Calls Upon Parties to End Hostilities, Resolve Differences through Talks

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

8 January 2016

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Deeply Concerned by Intensified Air Strikes, Ground Fighting in Yemen, Secretary-General Urges New Round of Peace Talks

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

7 January 2016

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Marking Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Political Transition, Secretary-General Urges Continued Progress towards Strengthening Good Governance

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

7 January 2016

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Secretary-General Condemns Government of Yemen for Expelling United Nations Human Rights Representative, Says Move Could Impede Return to Stability

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

7 January 2016

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Condemning Deadly Attacks in Libya, Secretary-General Says Unity Best Way to ‘Confront Terrorism in All Its Forms’

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

7 January 2016

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Secretary-General Appoints Parfait Onanga-Anyanga of Gabon Special Representative for Central African Republic

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Parfait Onanga-Anyanga (Gabon) as his Special Representative for the Central African Republic and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).