We face a critical turning point: UN chief
Mar 04, 2015, at 03:31 pm
New York, Mar 4 (IBNS): The international community is now faced with "a critical turning point" in defeating Ebola, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said at a United Nations Headquarters event on Monday, as he urged support to the affected countries to build back stronger.
UN chief 'deeply saddened' by loss of life in Afghanistan avalanches
Feb 28, 2015, at 01:06 am
New York, Feb 27 (IBNS) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is deeply saddened by the loss of life in Afghanistan as a result of avalanches, landslides and floods in the northern part of the country including in the Kabul, Parwan, Panjsher, Kapisa, Badakhshan and Nuristan provinces.
UN chief calls for tolerance, acceptance after three Muslims Americans shot in North Carolina
Feb 14, 2015, at 07:09 pm
New York, Feb 14 (IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed his "deepest condolences" to the families of three Muslim Americans who were killed in the state of North Carolina earlier this week, a UN spokesperson confirmed on Friday.
Mali: Ban deplores violent protests against Mission compound, launches inquiry
Jan 30, 2015, at 07:51 pm
New York, Jan 30 (IBNS) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the deadly protests against a United Nations Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) compound in the northern city of Gao, which left several people dead and a number of others injured.
Ban calls on Global Compact to help end poverty, transform lives, protect planet
Jan 10, 2015, at 06:52 pm
New York, Jan 10 (IBNS) Addressing the United Nations Global Compact board meeting this afternoon, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said everyone held a stake in ending poverty, transforming people’s lives and protecting the planet.
Jan 09, 2015, at 07:27 pm
New York, Jan 8 (IBNS) Top United Nations officials on Wednesday attended a special screening in New York of the movie Selma, about the historic struggle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s marches from Selma to Montgomery Alabama that led to United States President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
World will benefit greatly from more future-oriented, integrated Asia – Ban
Nov 14, 2014, at 02:38 pm
New York, Nov 14 (IBNS) Asia – and indeed the world – will benefit greatly from a future-oriented Asian region that is ever more integrated, engaged and assuming greater responsibilities commensurate with its clout, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday, addressing a regional summit in Myanmar.
Yemen: Ban welcomes signing of UN-brokered agreement as step towards peace, stability
Sep 23, 2014, at 05:07 pm
New York, Sept 23(IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling for the implementation “in full, without delay†of a newly-agreed peace deal in Yemen which strives to end violence that has killed and displaced hundreds of people in recent weeks.
UN chief lauds formation of new Government in Iraq
Sep 10, 2014, at 02:30 pm
New York, Sept 10 (IBNS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the formation of a new inclusive Government in Iraq as "a positive step towards political stability and peace in the country."
Ban condemns killing of dozens of Sunni worshippers in eastern Iraq
Aug 23, 2014, at 05:37 pm
New York, Aug 23 (IBNS) Condemning in the strongest terms the reported attack on a mosque in eastern Iraq, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday called on all Iraqi authorities to ensure that the attack is properly investigated and its perpetrators held to account.
Ban 'deeply disturbed' by reported attack on refugee convoy in eastern Ukraine
Aug 19, 2014, at 03:23 pm
New York, Aug 19 (IBNS)Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is deeply disturbed by on Monday's alarming reports regarding an attack on a column of internally displaced persons (IDPs) attempting to leave the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine.
Citing humanitarian impact, Ban warns against further escalation in Gaza conflict
Jul 30, 2014, at 04:23 pm
New York, July 30 (IBNS): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly urged all sides to avoid any further escalation in the Gaza conflict, warning of the devastating humanitarian impact on civilians in the enclave who have already suffered immensely since the crisis started.
Security Council, in emergency session, calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
Jul 29, 2014, at 03:03 am
New York, July 28 (IBNS) The United Nations Security Council on Monday, meeting in an emergency session just after midnight, called for an “immediate and unconditional†ceasefire, allowing for the delivery of urgently needed humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip.
In Jerusalem, Ban meets with Israeli, US officials, reiterates call for Mid-East ceasefire
Jul 24, 2014, at 06:43 am
New York, July 23 (IBNS) The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with Israeli and United States officials on Wednesdayin Jerusalem and called for an immediate ceasefire as the war enters its 16th day.
Strongly condemning murder of missing Israeli teens, UN chief urges calm on all sides
Jul 01, 2014, at 03:36 pm
New York, July 1 (IBNS): Strongly condemning the murder of three Israeli teenagers abducted in mid-June in the West Bank, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday declared that the perpetrators’ attempts to stoke tensions in the region "must not be allowed to succeed", expressing hope that Israeli’s and Palestinians will work together to uncover the truth.
Iraq: Displaced girls, women face increasing risk of sexual violence, UN warns
Jul 01, 2014, at 03:35 pm
New York, July 1 (IBNS): An estimated 20,000 women and girls in Iraq are at an increased risk of sexual violence as a result of the mounting crisis in northern and western parts of the country, warned the United Nations on Monday, urging immediate action to ensure their protection.
UN chief voices 'grave concern' at deepening crisis in Iraq
Jun 30, 2014, at 04:19 pm
New York, June 30 (IBNS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday expressed his grave concern at the deepening crisis in Iraq and the rising number of civilian deaths and injuries, with over one million Iraqis having fled their homes due to the fighting.
In final meeting with Israeli President Peres, Ban decries global terrorism
Jun 30, 2014, at 04:12 pm
New York, June 30 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday stood again in solidarity with Israelis after the recent abduction of three students, and decried the use of terrorism in countries in the Middle East and around the world.
Deeply concerned about eastern Ukraine, Ban welcomes extension of cease-fire
Jun 29, 2014, at 05:21 am
New York, June 28 (IBNS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the extension of a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine and, with continued deep concern about the situation there, urged all sides to honour their commitments and work within a political process.
UN official lays out challenges, priorities for future of peacekeeping
Jun 19, 2014, at 05:38 am
New York, June 18 (IBNS) A top official of the United Nations presented to a Washington, DC-based think tank Tuesday a broad survey of new challenges, priorities and strategies for UN peacekeeping as the world Organization embarks on a major review of its operations, requested by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Ban condemns Mali car bombing killing UN peacekeepers
Jun 12, 2014, at 05:48 pm
New York, June 12 (IBNS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned Wednesday's car bomb attack on a United Nations camp in Mali that resulted in the death of four peacekeepers from Chad.