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27 May 2016

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‘Deeply Concerned’ by Protests in Guinea-Bissau after New Prime Minister's Appointment, Secretary-General Urges Dialogue, Restraint

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

26 May 2016

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Secretary-General Urges Governments, Citizens Everywhere to Help End Illegal Wildlife Trade, in Message for International Observance

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on World Environment Day, to be observed on 5 June:

26 May 2016

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Good Relations on Korean Peninsula Essential for Lasting Peace throughout Asia, Secretary-General Tells Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the eleventh Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, in Jeju, Republic of Korea, today:

26 May 2016

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Resources, Knowledge Ingenuity of Philanthropic Organizations Will Be Invaluable in Realizing 2030 Agenda, Secretary-General Tells Global Donors Forum

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the Global Donors Forum, in Istanbul today:

25 May 2016

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Amid Rising Tensions, Secretary-General Calls on Stakeholders in Democratic Republic of Congo to Place Country’s Interests above Their Own

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

25 May 2016

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Secretary-General, Addressing Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, Says Diplomatic Solution Only Way to Resolve Korean Situation

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s toast at the welcome dinner at the Eleventh Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity hosted by the Minister for Unification, in Jeju, Republic of Korea, today:

25 May 2016

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Secretary-General Welcomes Security Council Resolution Terminating Liberia Sanctions Regime as Sign of Nation’s Progress towards Stability

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

24 May 2016

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Deputy Secretary-General, at Istanbul Summit, Says Assault on Humanitarian Law Must Stop, Urging Action to Protect, Aid Civilians during Conflict

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the High-Level Leaders’ Round Table on “Uphold the Norms that Safeguard Humanity” at the World Humanitarian Summit, in Istanbul today:

24 May 2016

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Collaboration between Humanitarian Actors, Innovators Vital in Tackling Crises, Says Deputy Secretary-General at Event on Top Five Innovations

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the World Humanitarian Summit side event on “Top Five: Innovations”, in Istanbul today:

24 May 2016

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Activities of Secretary-General in Mauritius, 8-10 May

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, accompanied by Madam Ban Soon-taek, arrived in Port-Louis, Mauritius, from the Seychelles, in the late afternoon of Sunday, 8 May.