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Peacekeeping


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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of El Ghassim Wane of Mauritania as Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations.  He will succeed Edmond Mulet of Guatemala, whom the Secretary-General has appointed as his Chef de Cabinet.  The Secretary-General reiterates his deep gratitude and appreciation for Mr. Mulet’s dedicated service in his former position.

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The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Matthew Rycroft (United Kingdom):