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Statements and Messages

28 April 2010

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In Message for World Press Freedom Day, Secretary-General Says United Nations Stands With Persecuted Journalists, Media Professionals Everywhere

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Press Freedom Day, to be observed on 3 May:

28 April 2010

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Addressing Energy Challenge Beyond Reach of Governments Alone; All Sectors of Society Must be Engaged, Says Secretary-General at ‘Energy’ Event

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the opening of the “Energy for Development” event today, 28 April, in New York:

27 April 2010

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‘Sandwich Swap’ Offers World Much Food for Thought, Says Secretary-General at Launch of Book Co-Authored by Jordan’s Queen Rania

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the launch of The Sandwich Swap, co-authored by Her Majesty Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, in New York today, 27 April:

27 April 2010

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Secretary-General Commends People of Sudan for Largely Peaceful Election Process, Says Stands as ‘Demonstration of Their Commitment to Democracy’

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

27 April 2010

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Secretary-General, in Message, Says Religious Leaders Can Foster Contacts, Create Conditions for Enduring Peace, Social Justice, Cultural Cohesion

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the World Summit of Religious Leaders, held in Baku on 26-27 April:

27 April 2010

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Secretary-General Greatly Relieved at Release of Four Peacekeepers in Darfur

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

26 April 2010

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Secretary-General Orders Review of Findings by Inquiry into Kabul Attack, as Report Highlights ‘Shortcomings’ in Joint Security Measures

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

22 April 2010

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‘We Must Learn to Live in Balance with the Planet that Sustains Us,’ Says Secretary-General in Remarks on Earth Day in New York

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks on Earth Day, in New York, 22 April:

22 April 2010

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In Message for Business for the Environment Global Summit, Secretary-General Says Now Reaping ‘Bitter Harvest’ of Economic Growth’s Neglect of Environment

Following is the text of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for United Nations Business for the Environment Global Summit, in Seoul, Republic of Korea, today, 22 April

22 April 2010

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Secretary-General Honours Sacrifices of Those Who Died, Those Who Responded to Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster, 24 Years Later

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in observance of the twenty-fourth anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, 26 April: