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28 August 2016

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After Presidential Election in Gabon, Secretary-General Says Successful Conclusion of Electoral Process Will Mark Important Step in Consolidating Democracy

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

28 August 2016

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Secretary-General, at Kazakhstan Event, Calls on All States to Advance Progress towards Vision of Nuclear-Weapon-Free World

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, delivered by Michael Møller, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, to the Building a Nuclear-Free World Conference, in Astana today:

28 August 2016

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Concerned over Situation in Western Sahara, Secretary-General Calls on Parties to Suspend Any Action Altering Status Quo, Withdraw Armed Elements

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

27 August 2016

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Building on Africa’s Progress, Leaders Must Advance Good Governance Efforts, Secretary-General Tells Nairobi Event’s Session on Social Stability

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for the sixth Tokyo Conference on African Development (TICAD VI) thematic session 3 on “promoting social stability for shared prosperity”, in Nairobi today:

27 August 2016

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Amid Africa’s Strong Growth Prospects, Collective Drive Can Ensure ‘No One Is Left Behind’, Secretary-General Says at Nairobi Event Opening Session

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for the opening session of the sixth Tokyo Conference on African Development (TICAD VI), in Nairobi today:

26 August 2016

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Secretary-General, at Nairobi Event, Says Support for Good Governance Initiatives Key to Africa’s Economic, Political Advancement

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for the sixth Tokyo Conference on African Development (TICAD VI) high-level side event on “TICAD support for good governance in Africa through the effective implementation of Agenda 2063 and the Yokohama and Nairobi Declarations”, in Nairobi today:

26 August 2016

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Ahead of Presidential Election in Gabon, Secretary-General Calls for Continued Peaceful Atmosphere, Welcomes Deployment of Observers

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

24 August 2016

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Following Colombia, Revolutionary Armed Forces Talks, Secretary-General Calls on International Community to Lend Full Support towards Peace Process

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

24 August 2016

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Secretary-General Expresses Deepest Condolences to All Affected by Deadly Earthquakes in Italy, Myanmar

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

24 August 2016

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Secretary-General Submits Third Report of Joint Investigative Mechanism for Chemical Weapons Prohibition to Security Council

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