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16 July 2013

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In Message for Nelson Mandela Day, Secretary-General Says ‘We Are United in Admiration for a Giant of Our Times’

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for Nelson Mandela International Day, 18 July:

15 July 2013

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Secretary-General, in Message, Hails Conference on Burundi as Essential Step towards Ensuring Recommendations of Geneva Conference Are Implemented

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, delivered by Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Burundi, to the first Sectoral Conference for Burundi, in Bujumbura, on 15 July:

13 July 2013

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As Deadly Ambush Kills 7 Peacekeepers in Darfur, Outraged Secretary-General Condemns Third Such ‘Heinous’ Attack in 3 Weeks

The following statement was issued on 13 July by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

12 July 2013

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Secretary-General, at Youth Assembly Featuring Malala Day, Spells Out Biggest Fear of Extremists, Terrorists — ‘A Girl with a Book’

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the Youth Assembly on Malala Day, in New York, on 12 July:

10 July 2013

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Despite Gains in Myanmar, Secretary-General Tells Group of Friends, Dangerous Polarization, If Not Addressed, Could Provoke Upheaval, Undermine Reform

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the Group of Friends on Myanmar, in New York on 10 July:

9 July 2013

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Secretary-General, at Solar Energy Event, Says Harnessing Power of Multilateralism Can Boost Sustainable Development through Durable, Renewable Energy

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Solar Impulse Solar-Energy-Powered Plane Event, in New York, 9 July:

9 July 2013

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Secretary-General Pays Tribute to Stoyan Ganev of Bulgaria, Former General Assembly President

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks in tribute to Stoyan Ganev, former General Assembly President, at a meeting of the Assembly this morning, 9 July, in New York: