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13 February 2015

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World Radio Day Highlights Medium’s Importance to 1.8 Billion Youths, Says Secretary-General in Message

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Radio Day, today:

12 February 2015

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Welcoming Decision by Egypt to Release Journalists, Secretary-General Stresses Obligation to Protect Freedom of Expression

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

12 February 2015

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Reiterating Full Respect for Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity, Secretary-General Urges Parties to Ensure Genuine, Lasting Ceasefire Commencing 15 February

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

12 February 2015

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‘Yemen Is Collapsing before Our Eyes’, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Calling for International Support to Help Re-Establish Legitimate Government

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the Security Council briefing on Yemen, in New York today:

11 February 2015

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Secretary-General, in Message to EPICS Forum, Praises Initiative for Inspiring Global Youth Leaders to ‘Drive Positive Change’

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, as delivered by Wilfried Lemke, Special Adviser on Sport for Development and Peace, to the EPICS (Eco, Peace, IT, Culture, Sports) Forum 2014, in Gwangju, Republic of Korea, today:

10 February 2015

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Secretary-General Condemns Killing of National Coordinator for Peacebuilding Fund in Guinea

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

10 February 2015

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Secretary-General, in Video Message, Says New Diplomatic Academy Demonstrates United Kingdom’s Commitment to Advancing Twenty-First Century Diplomacy

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message on the occasion of the opening of the United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office Diplomatic Academy, in London today:

10 February 2015

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Sport Builds Solidarity Worldwide, Says Secretary-General, Urging Youth Forum to Join Forces through United Nations for Sustainable, Peaceful Future

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, as delivered by Wilfried Lemke, Special Adviser on Sport for Development and Peace, to the MBN Y Forum 2015, in Seoul today:

9 February 2015

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Noting Progress Made in Talks, Secretary-General Congratulates Mozambique President, Renamo Leader for Commitment to Dialogue

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

9 February 2015

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New Epoch Requires New Governance Model — ‘Accountable, Transparent, Inclusive and Participatory’, Secretary-General Tells Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the opening of the Government Summit, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, today: