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Statements and Messages

15 August 2011

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Strongly Condemning Deadly Bomb Attacks across Iraq, Secretary-General Appeals to Iraqis to Reject Attempts to Incite Further Violence

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

12 August 2011

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Secretary-General Says United Nations Needs to ‘Think Big’ About How Best to Address Challenges, Deliver Tangible Results That Make a Difference

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to a breakfast meeting with the diplomatic corps, in Seoul, today, 12 August:

12 August 2011

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On International Day against Nuclear Tests, Secretary-General Seeks Test-Ban Treaty Ratification for ‘Safer, Saner World for All’

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day against Nuclear Tests, observed on 29 August:

11 August 2011

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Urging Model UN Conference Attendees to ‘Keep Working with Us, Pushing Us’, Secretary-General Says Active Engagement of Youth Today Will Shape Future

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the Global Model United Nations Conference, in Incheon, Republic of Korea, today, 11 August:

11 August 2011

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Concerned by Upsurge in Civilian Casualties in Libya, Secretary-General Calls on All Parties to Engage Positively with Special Envoy to End Bloodshed

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

10 August 2011

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‘Believe in Your Power’, Says Secretary-General, Urging University Students at Academic Impact Forum to Help Governments Build Better World for All

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the United Nations Academic Impact Forum, in Seoul today, 10 August:

9 August 2011

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Secretary-General Welcomes ‘Promising’ Initiatives to Help Prevent Genocide, Mass Atrocities, Says Responsibility to Protect Bolstered by Strong National Measures

The following statement was issued on 8 August by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

9 August 2011

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‘Investments in Young People Will Pay Great Dividends in a Better Future for All’, Secretary-General Says in Message Commemorating International Youth Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for International Youth Day, to be observed 12 August:

8 August 2011

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Secretary-General Disappointed by Israel’s Decision on New Settlement Construction in West Bank, Reiterates Settlement Activity Contravenes International Law

The following statement was issued on 6 August by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

8 August 2011

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‘You Are Not Alone’, Says Secretary-General, Expressing United Nations Solidarity with People of ‘Triple Crises’ Areas in Fukushima Japan

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at Fukushima Minami High School, Fukushima, Japan, today, 8 August: