Condemning Airstrikes on Yemen, Secretary-General Reminds All Parties of Necessity to Respect International Human Rights Law
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
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New Permanent Representative of Afghanistan Presents Credentials
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The new Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations, Mahmoud Saikal, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today.
New Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis Presents Credentials
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The new Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, Sam Terrence Condor, today presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Secretary-General, African Union Commission Chair Appoint Bintou Keita of Guinea Deputy Joint Special Representative for Darfur
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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and African Union Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma announced today the appointment of Bintou Keita of Guinea as Deputy Joint Special Representative for the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID).
Secretary-General, African Union Commission Chair Appoint Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi of Nigeria Joint Special Representative for Darfur
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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and African Union Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma announced today the appointment of Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi of Nigeria as Joint Special Representative for Darfur and Head of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), with responsibilities including those of African Union-United Nations Joint Chief Mediator.
Climate Action Can Place Countries at ‘Cutting Edge’ of Low-Carbon Global Economy, Says Secretary-General in Message to Aruba Conference
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Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the Green Aruba VI conference, held in Orenjestad from 27 to 28 October:
Briefing Security Council on Syria, Relief Chief Urges Political Solution Addressing Root Causes of Conflict, Increase in Humanitarian Aid
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The failure of the parties to the Syrian conflict to uphold the basic tenets of international humanitarian and human rights law had propelled the Syrian people to levels of tragedy and despair that could barely have been imagined five years ago, Stephen O’Brien, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, told the Security Council this morning.
World ‘Hungry’ for Serious Steps towards Meeting Climate Challenge, Says Secretary-General in Message to Zero Emissions Conference
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Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the tenth annual Zero Emissions Conference, in Oslo today:
Development Aspirations of Palestinians Hindered by Natural Resource Exploitation, Say Speakers in Second Committee
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Israel continued to strangulate the development aspirations of Palestinian people through myriad systematic campaigns to extract and exploit natural resources in the occupied Palestinian territories and the Golan, the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) was told today.
Adopting Resolution, General Assembly Reaffirms Role of Sport in Promoting Sustainable Development, Reconciliation in Strife-Torn Areas
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Recognizing the potential of sport as a valuable tool in the achievement of peace and development, the General Assembly today adopted a resolution reaffirming its use to promote dialogue and reconciliation in areas of conflict during and after the Olympic and Paralympic Games.