Palestinians losing hope under 'stifling' Israeli occupation: UN chief
Jan 28, 2016, at 01:47 pm
New York, Jan 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Amid ongoing violence in the Middle East, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reiterated on Wednesday that he can understand why Palestinians are losing hope in the face of nearly 50 years of Israeli occupation, a statement that has provoked criticism that he was "giving terror a tailwind."
Zurich: Ban calls on governments to leave no one behind in era of global sustainability
Jan 23, 2016, at 02:16 pm
New York, Jan 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): If the landmark Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were a pact between donors and recipients, the 2030 Agenda must become must become the basis of a new social contract, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Friday, urging governments to show strong ownership in the framework by aligning policies, legislation and resources so that people and the planet can benefit.
UN chief condemns terrorist attack at Pakistani university
Jan 21, 2016, at 03:11 pm
New York, Jan 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attack by armed militants at Bacha Khan University in the city of Charsadda, Pakistan, which killed at least 19 people and wounded dozens more.
Yemen: Ban urges all sides to commit to ceasefire
Jan 19, 2016, at 02:40 pm
New York, Jan 19 (Just earth News/IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called on the Government and all parties in Yemen as well as States in the region to commit to a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire to enable the rapid resumption of already delayed peace talks which the United Nations is facilitating.
UN must get 'priorities right' in 2016, Ban tells Member States
Jan 15, 2016, at 03:11 pm
New York, Jan 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Sharing his thoughts on the direction of the United Nations' work in 2016,Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday said the global community begins the year needing to get its "priorities right," while underlining that more and better work needs to be done.
Pakistan: Ban condemns suicide bombing near polio eradication centre in Quetta
Jan 14, 2016, at 03:29 pm
New York, Jan 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Wednesday's suicide bombing close to the premises of a polio eradication centre in Quetta, Pakistan, reportedly killing at least 15 people, and wounding 25 others.
Burundi: Ban calls on all sides to avert crisis by engaging in political dialogue
Jan 01, 2016, at 03:16 pm
New York, Dec 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Hailing the resumption of talks between the Burundian parties in Entebbe, Uganda, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday urged all sides to engage in constructive dialogue as renewed violence prompts fears of a relapse into the decades of civil war that killed tens of thousands of people.
Burkina Faso's new government an achievement for whole Sahel region: Ban
Dec 31, 2015, at 02:21 pm
New York, Dec 31 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The inauguration of Burkina Faso's new president marks a significant development for the whole sub-Saharan Sahel region on the path away from tension and disputed elections, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said, also commending the opposition for their prompt acceptance of the election results.
Iraq: Ban congratulates PM al-Abadi on recapture of Ramadi from ISIL
Dec 31, 2015, at 02:19 pm
New York, Dec 31 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday called Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to congratulate him on the success of the Iraqi security forces in fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), calling the liberation of the city of Ramadi an important victory.
Sustainable Development Goals to kick in with start of new year
Dec 31, 2015, at 02:18 pm
New York, Dec 31 (Just Earth News/IBNS): As 2015 comes to an end, and with it the 15-year cycle of the anti-poverty Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the United Nations officially will usher in – on 1 January 2016 – an even more ambitious set of goals to banish a whole host of social ills by 2030.
Anti-Corruption Day: UN says ending corrosive crime can boost sustainable development
Dec 10, 2015, at 03:00 pm
New York, Dec 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS): To mark International Anti-Corruption Day, the United Nations is calling for people to join a worldwide campaign to raise awareness about what Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called a "corrosive" scourge, and encouraging people from all walks of life to take action against this crime.
Chad: Ban condemns suicide attacks, urges to address scourge of Boko Haram
Dec 07, 2015, at 01:50 pm
New York, Dec 7 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Following the triple suicide attacks carried out on the island of Koulfoua on the Chadian side of Lake Chad on Sunday, which left more than 30 dead and many more injured, the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon condemned the brutal attacks stating that these "despicable acts demonstrate yet again the brutality of Boko Haram."
Slavery Abolition Day: Ban warns of enslavement, trafficking risks for refugees
Dec 03, 2015, at 03:31 pm
New York, Dec 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With more than 60 million people driven from their homes and millions more crossing borders to seek a better life, the risk of mounting human trafficking and enslavement with all its "horrific abuse" must be confronted, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on Wednesday.
COP21: Ban tells African leaders they have stake in success of climate conference
Dec 02, 2015, at 03:10 pm
New York, Dec 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): At a gathering of African leaders at the United Nations climate change conference (COP21), UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed that their continent has an enormous stake in the success of the global event which aims to reach a new universal climate agreement to limit the rise of global temperature.
COP21: Ban launches initiative to build climate resilience of vulnerable countries
Dec 01, 2015, at 03:14 pm
New York, Dec 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): On the opening day of the United Nations climate change conference (COP21), dozens of announcements were made in Paris by Governments and leaders of the public and private sectors, all aiming to generate climate solutions and build a sustainable future.
Burkina Faso: Ban calls on all parties to ensure peaceful polls
Nov 30, 2015, at 12:43 pm
New York, Nov 30 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With presidential and legislative elections under way in Burkina Faso, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday called on all national stakeholders to uphold their commitments throughout the process and urged them to ensure the polls are conducted peacefully.
COP21: On eve of UN climate conference, Ban says 'time for action is now'
Nov 30, 2015, at 12:42 pm
New York, Nov 30 (Just Earth News/IBNS): On the eve of the opening in Paris of the United Nations climate change conference, widely known as COP21, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is urging all countries and all sectors of society to act now to reach a new universal climate agreement.
Sudan: Ban condemns deadly attack in Abyei
Nov 28, 2015, at 02:07 pm
New York, Nov 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the attacks on Friday night by unknown assailants on the residence of the Ngok Dinka Paramount Chief in Abyei town, during which one Ethiopian peacekeeper from the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and a young girl were killed.
European border restrictions on refugees, migrants violate human rights: Ban
Nov 25, 2015, at 03:48 pm
New York, Nov 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned Balkan States on Wednesday that border restrictions based on a refugee’s or migrant’s nationality infringed human rights, with the United Nations refugee agency reporting that 1,000 people are already stranded, 60 of them on hunger strike and 11 reportedly stitching up their mouths in protest.
Egypt: Ban condemns latest terrorist attacks, calls for holistic approach to scourge
Nov 25, 2015, at 03:39 pm
New York, Nov 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Condemning Tuesday’s terrorist attack in the Egyptian city of al-Arish,Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for an overall approach to preventing and countering terrorism, with full respect for human rights and refugee law.
Mali: UN civilian staffer killed in attack, Ban reaffirms commitment to peace efforts
Nov 25, 2015, at 03:37 pm
New York, Nov 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A civilian staff member of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali was killed on Tuesday in an explosive device attack on a convoy, but the world Organization will not be deterred from its efforts to bring peace to the West African, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said.
Malaysia: Ban calls for stronger cooperation from Southeast Asian countries
Nov 23, 2015, at 02:06 pm
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Amid 'grave global threats' looming large, the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on Sunday called for stronger partnerships between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the UN to achieve sustainable development, tackle climate change and eradicate violation of human rights.
Nigeria: Ban condemns deadly terrorist attack
Nov 19, 2015, at 02:02 pm
New York, Nov 19 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday condemned the terrorist bomb attack in the Nigeria city of Yola, which killed dozens dead and injured scores.
Cambodia: Ban calls arrest warrant for opposition leader worrisome development
Nov 18, 2015, at 03:45 pm
New York, Nov 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS): For the second time in three weeks the United Nations has expressed concern over increasing tensions between Cambodia’s Government and opposition, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday calling the arrest warrant issued against opposition leader Sam Rainsy "worrisome."
Myanmar: Ban phones election victor, mentions UN support for democratic reform
Nov 18, 2015, at 03:39 pm
New York, Nov 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday phoned Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Myanmar’s National League for Democracy (NLD), to congratulate her on its resounding success in this month's elections, pledging continued United Nations support for democratic reform efforts.
Despite improvements in road safety, world still facing fatality figures: Ban
Nov 16, 2015, at 01:53 pm
New York, Nov 16 (Just Earth News/IBNS): On the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is highlighting that despite improvements in road safety, the world still faces some shocking injury and fatality figures.
G20 Summit: Ban says response to terrorism needs to be robust
Nov 16, 2015, at 01:51 pm
New York, Nov 16 (Just Earth News/ IBNS): While the G20 Summit opened day in the Turkish city Antalya, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he will stress to world leaders that the global response to terrorism needs to be robust, but always within the rule of law and with respect for human rights.
Saudi Arabia: Ban calls fighting terrorism with heavy-handed tactics counter-productive
Nov 11, 2015, at 02:15 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Speaking in a region that has been torn apart by violent extremism, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told Arab and South America leaders in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday that heavy-handed tactics in fighting terrorism only add fuel to the fire.
Côte d’Ivoire: Ban welcomes results of poll, congratulates President Ouattara
Nov 03, 2015, at 01:48 pm
New York, Nov 3 (IBNS): Welcoming the publication of the final results of the presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire by the Constitutional Council, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday congratulated President Alassane Ouattara on his re-election, as well as the people and Government of the West African nation on the successful conclusion of the electoral process.
Yemen: Ban calls to halt operations after Saudi-led airstrikes destroy hospital
Oct 28, 2015, at 02:44 pm
New York, Oct 28 (IBNS):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday condemned airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition that hit the Hayadeen Medical Hospital in the Sa'dah governorate, which is run by Médecins Sans Frontières with support from the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO).