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24 August 2015

SG/SM/17026-ORG/1607

On Fourth Anniversary, Secretary-General Remembers Victims of UN House Attack in Nigeria as ‘Best of Humanity’, Reaffirms Mandate to Build a Better Future

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the fourth anniversary commemoration of the United Nations House terrorist attack, in Abuja today:

24 August 2015

SG/SM/17031

Secretary-General Condemns Terror Acts by Da’esh against Syrian Civilians, Heritage, Outraged by Brutal Murder of Retired Chief Archaeologist

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

24 August 2015

SG/SM/17029

Welcoming Agreement between Republic of Korea and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Secretary-General Encourages ‘Regular’ Dialogue to Manage Tensions

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

24 August 2015

SG/SM/17027-ENV/DEV/1547

Sustainable Development Goals Provide Platform for Aligning Private Action, Public Policies, Secretary-General Tells Nigeria Business Event

Following are UN Secretary-General’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the event “The Role of Nigerian Business and Philanthropy in Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals and Addressing Climate Change”, in Abuja today:

23 August 2015

SG/SM/17025

With Rising Inequalities, Local Governments Can Help Target Limited Funds to Marginalized, Secretary-General Says at Nigerian Governors Dialogue

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a dialogue with Nigerian state Governors, in Abuja today:

22 August 2015

SG/SM/17024

Welcoming Resumed Talks, Secretary-General Encourages Republic of Korea and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to De-escalate Situation on Peninsula

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

21 August 2015

SG/SM/17023

Secretary-General ‘Deeply Concerned’ over Breach of Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel and Syria, Calls for Maximum Restraint

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

21 August 2015

SG/SM/17022

Young People are Vital to Lasting Security, Secretary-General Tells Global Youth Forum, Underlining Need to Engage, Empower New Leaders

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, as delivered by Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), to the Global Forum on Youth, Peace and Security, held today in Amman:

20 August 2015

SG/SM/17021-AFR/3200

Secretary-General Takes Note of Burundi President’s Third Term, Reiterating Call for Inclusive Dialogue to Overcome ‘Deep’ Political Divisions

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

20 August 2015

SC/12018

Security Council Committee Concerning Central African Republic Lists One Entity, Three Individuals Subject to Measures Imposed by Resolution 2196 (2015)

On 20 August 2015, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic approved the following three individuals and one entity as subject to the measures imposed by paragraphs 4 and 7 of resolution 2196 (2015):