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Statements and Messages

29 April 2010

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Secretary-General, in Remarks at World Press Freedom Day Event, Highlights Killings of 77 Journalists, Saying Governments Have Duty to Protect Media Personnel

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the observance of World Press Freedom Day, in New York today, 29 April:

29 April 2010

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Universal Membership of Chemical Weapons Convention Remains Significant Challenge, Says Secretary-General in Message for Day Commemorating Victims

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare, today, 29 April:

28 April 2010

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In Message for World Press Freedom Day, Secretary-General Says United Nations Stands With Persecuted Journalists, Media Professionals Everywhere

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Press Freedom Day, to be observed on 3 May:

28 April 2010

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Addressing Energy Challenge Beyond Reach of Governments Alone; All Sectors of Society Must be Engaged, Says Secretary-General at ‘Energy’ Event

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the opening of the “Energy for Development” event today, 28 April, in New York:

27 April 2010

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Secretary-General Greatly Relieved at Release of Four Peacekeepers in Darfur

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

27 April 2010

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‘Sandwich Swap’ Offers World Much Food for Thought, Says Secretary-General at Launch of Book Co-Authored by Jordan’s Queen Rania

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the launch of The Sandwich Swap, co-authored by Her Majesty Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, in New York today, 27 April:

27 April 2010

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Secretary-General, in Message, Says Religious Leaders Can Foster Contacts, Create Conditions for Enduring Peace, Social Justice, Cultural Cohesion

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the World Summit of Religious Leaders, held in Baku on 26-27 April:

27 April 2010

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Secretary-General Commends People of Sudan for Largely Peaceful Election Process, Says Stands as ‘Demonstration of Their Commitment to Democracy’

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

26 April 2010

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Secretary-General Orders Review of Findings by Inquiry into Kabul Attack, as Report Highlights ‘Shortcomings’ in Joint Security Measures

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

22 April 2010

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‘We Must Learn to Live in Balance with the Planet that Sustains Us,’ Says Secretary-General in Remarks on Earth Day in New York

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks on Earth Day, in New York, 22 April: