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23 May 2015

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Disappointed at Inability of Non-Proliferation Treaty Conference to Agree on Text, Secretary-General Urges Sustained Efforts in Pursuit of Nuclear Disarmament

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

22 May 2015

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Addressing Brutal Attacks by Boko Haram against Civilians in Central, West Africa, Secretary-General Says Response to Threat Cannot Be ‘a Purely Military One’

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

22 May 2015

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Secretary-General Calls Africa Day an Opportunity to Celebrate Achievements, Reflect on Challenges

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for Africa Day, observed on 25 May:

22 May 2015

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Condemning Terrorist Attack on Mosque in Saudi Arabia, Secretary-General Extends Condolences to Families of Victims, Government

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

22 May 2015

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While Encouraged by Inclusive Political Dialogue in Burundi, Secretary-General Stresses Concern over Humanitarian Crisis Involving Refugees

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

22 May 2015

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Marking International Day, Secretary-General Heralds ‘Blue Helmets’ as Symbol of Hope for Millions Living in War-Ravaged Lands

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, observed on 29 May:

21 May 2015

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In Observance Message, Secretary-General Calls on World Leaders to End Scourge of Fistula ‘in Our Lifetime’

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, observed on 23 May:

21 May 2015

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Marking International Day, Secretary-General Urges Global Action to Reduce Biodiversity Loss

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day for Biological Diversity, observed 22 May:

21 May 2015

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Secretary-General, in Video Message to Asian Forum, Welcomes Focus on Trust, Harmony in Region

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity in Jeju, Republic of Korea, today:

20 May 2015

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Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Escalated Fighting in South Sudan as ‘Unacceptable’, Demands Immediate National Investigations

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