Millions around the world would give 67 minutes of community service in tribute to Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy, for the 67 years he dedicated to a fair and just society, said South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Maite Nkoana-Mshsabane, at a gathering of the General Assembly today.

The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq called on that country’s leaders to show a “higher sense of urgency” in forming a new Government through an inclusive process, while urging continued support for the country from the international community, as he addressed the Security Council this morning.

The following Security Council press statement was read out today by Council President Vitaly Churkin (Russian Federation):

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

The Security Council this morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for another year, until 31 July 2011, calling on Member States for continued support. Through the unanimous adoption of resolution 1936 (2010), the Council determined that the mandate of the Mission would remain unchanged, taking into account the request of the Iraqi Government, but expressed an intention to review the mandate in 12 months or sooner, if requested by the Government.

The following Security Council press statement was read out today by Council President Vitaly Churkin (Russian Federation):

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a wreath laying at the Hypocenter Monument in Nagasaki, 5 August:

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Memorial for Korean Atomic Bomb Victims in Nagasaki, 5 August:

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Peace Memorial Ceremony in Hiroshima, Japan, 6 August:

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a welcome ceremony by Hiroshima citizens, on 6 August: