Ban urges countries along Balkan route into Western Europe to keep borders open
Feb 27, 2016, at 02:19 pm
New York, Feb 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS)Concerned with the increasing number of border restrictions along the Balkan land route, including in Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday called on the countries to keep their borders open “in a spirit of responsibility sharing and solidarity.â€
Ban highlights private-sector investment for potential to 'transform' Africa's Great Lakes region
Feb 25, 2016, at 02:11 pm
New York, Feb 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Although the succession of violence and suffering has sometimes prevented countries in the African Great Lakes from achieving their potential, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday that the hard-working people must be given more opportunities to use their abundant natural resources in order to address the root causes of conflict and ultimately transform the region.
Ban welcomes cessation of hostilities pact in Syria as ‘signal of hope;’ condemns bombings
Feb 23, 2016, at 03:21 pm
New York, Feb 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the agreement announced on Monday by United States Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, as co-chairs of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG) Ceasefire Taskforce, on the terms of a nationwide cessation of hostilities in Syria scheduled to come into effect on Saturday.
Ban condemns explosion reportedly caused by car bomb in Ankara
Feb 18, 2016, at 02:37 pm
New York, Feb 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Secretary-General has condemned the explosion reportedly caused by a car bomb in the Turkish capital, Ankara, today, which reportedly killed more than two-dozen people.
'Our task is not over,' says Ban, urging action on Paris climate pledges ahead of signing ceremony
Feb 18, 2016, at 02:16 pm
New York, Feb 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS) While the international community has provided a solid foundation for the world’s response to climate change by adopting the Paris Agreement this past December, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday that it is now necessary to build on that momentum in order to secure a safer and healthier future for all.
World's most vulnerable must benefit from promise and ideals of UN Charter - Ban
Feb 16, 2016, at 03:05 pm
New York, Feb 16 ( (Just Earth News/IBNS) Although important steps were taken over the past year to uphold the values and advance the vision set out in the United Nations Charter, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed today that bringing the promise of the Organization's founding document to the most vulnerable must continue to be the goal of its Member States.
Feb 14, 2016, at 03:03 pm
New York, Feb 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on all Central Africans, including the candidates, to ensure that the presidential run-off and the new round of legislative elections, set to take place Sunday are conducted in a peaceful and credible manner.
Engagement with communities can help address factors underlying violent extremism - UN chief
Feb 14, 2016, at 02:53 pm
New York, Feb 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Fully understanding those who might be susceptible to poisonous ideologies – addressing root causes of radicalization and helping individuals and communities before problems escalate – will assist the international community in developing effective, dignified and rights-based responses to "one of the gravest threats our world faces," United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Saturday.
'Rise to the challenges' to shape a common future, UN chief tells McGill students
Feb 13, 2016, at 03:11 pm
New York, Feb 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Humanitarian action must address the concerns of young people, who should be mobilized and empowered to effect lasting change, United NationsSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon told students at McGill University in Montreal earlier today, as part of a three-day visit to Canada.
Ban deplores twin suicide bomb attack on camp for displaced persons in northeast Nigeria
Feb 12, 2016, at 03:25 pm
New York, Feb 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday condemned the recent double suicide attack carried out by suspected Boko Haram elements in the Dikwa Camp in Borno State in restive northeastern Nigeria.
Ban appoints Senegalese General as UN Force Commander for Central African Republic
Feb 12, 2016, at 03:13 pm
New York, Feb 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Balla Keïta of Senegal as the Force Commander of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).
Ban condemns arson attack on West Bank synagogue, urges respect for sanctity of all holy sites
Feb 09, 2016, at 02:59 pm
New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the arson attack on 6 February against a synagogue in the West Bank and called for a thorough investigation to quickly bring the perpetrators to justice.
Ban honours memory of Holocaust victims at New York synagogue
Feb 07, 2016, at 03:04 pm
New York, Feb 7 (IBNS) Visiting Park East Synagogue in New York City to honour the memory of the victims of the Holocaust, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday called on people to work together “to build bridges and end anti-Semitism, bigotry against Muslims, and all other forms of hatred.â€
DPR Korea's intention to launch a satellite 'deeply troubling' - UN chief
Feb 04, 2016, at 02:15 pm
New York, Feb 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday said the intention of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to launch a satellite in the coming weeks is a "deeply worrying development."
Ban urges world to support Ethiopia's efforts to battle worst drought in 30 years
Feb 01, 2016, at 02:00 pm
New York, Feb 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The international community must stand with the people of Ethiopia in their time of need, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, urging donors gathered in Addis Ababa to step up assistance to the drought-hit country, which is battling the effects of one of the most powerful El Niño events in recorded history, made worse by the impact of climate change.
In Addis Ababa, Ban urges leaders to build on progress in human rights and women's empowerment
Jan 31, 2016, at 02:48 pm
New York, Jan 31 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Hailing vital commitments the African Union (AU) has made on human rights and women's rights, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday encouraged the continent's leaders to move on from setting standards to what he called “the three I's†– Implementation, Institution-building and Investment in real change – and set a shining example for the wider world.
Jan 17, 2016, at 02:21 pm
New York, Jan 17 (IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday held a phone conversation with Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, to discuss the situation in the Persian Gulf region, including challenges to regional peace and security.
Ban extends condolences to people, Government of China in wake of devastating landslide
Dec 23, 2015, at 02:07 pm
New York, Dec 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesdayextended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the devastating landslide in Shenzhen and expressed his solidarity with the people and Government of China.
Ban, concerned over political uncertainty in Haiti, urges transfer of power through polls
Dec 23, 2015, at 02:00 pm
New York, Dec 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed his concern on Tuesdayover growing political uncertainty in Haiti and urged the two candidates in the presidential run-off there to help the electoral process move forward while preserving the country’s democratic gains.
Spirit of solidarity 'must inspire our collective response' to world's major challenges,says Ban
Dec 21, 2015, at 03:26 pm
New York, Dec 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS) On International Human Solidarity Day, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon pointed to the newly-adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and called for joint action to implement its targets and create a better future for all.
Ban hails commitment by Costa Rica, Nicaragua to abide by UN court's ruling on border dispute
Dec 18, 2015, at 03:35 pm
New York, Dec 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday welcomed the commitment by Costa Rica and Nicaragua to abide by the United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on their border dispute.
Dec 17, 2015, at 02:27 pm
New York, Dec 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS) As 2015 draws to a close, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon summed up the "pivotal year" in which the Organization marked its 70th anniversary by highlighting landmark steps taken to advance sustainable development, climate action, conflict resolution and provision of humanitarian assistance.
Ban commends Bosnia and Herzegovina on peace and stability on twentieth Dayton Accords anniversary
Nov 22, 2015, at 03:23 pm
New York, Nov 22 (IBNS) On the twentieth anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords, which ended the most devastating conflict in Europe since the Second World War, the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday congratulated the people and Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the consolidation of peace and political stability, as well as on the socio-economic progress achieved during the past twenty years.
Nov 13, 2015, at 03:39 pm
New York, Nov 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Welcoming this past weekend's elections as "a significant achievement in Myanmar’s democratic transition," Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday extended warm congratulations to the National League for Democracy (NLD) and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi for their landmark performance at the polls and to the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) for its dignified acceptance of the verdict of the people.
'Human security depends on health security,' Ban says, calling on nations to be proactive
Sep 27, 2015, at 03:38 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday warned that in the coming years, unexpected new disease outbreaks will hit, and societies that proactively address these challenges are at the heart of secure nations and a safer world.
Cooperation among developing nations key to achieving new anti-poverty goals, says Ban
Sep 27, 2015, at 03:08 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) Cooperation among developing countries across a full spectrum ranging from trade to financing to technology transfers has a key role to play in achieving the ambitious goals of the newly adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.
Following coup d'etat in Burkina Faso, Ban welcomes reinstatement of President
Sep 24, 2015, at 02:05 pm
New Yoek, Sept 24 (IBNS): Following a coup d'etat last week in Burkina Faso, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday welcomed the reinstatement of President Michel Kafando and of the transitional institutions in the country.
Global brands join forces with UN to boost food aid to families affected by war
Sep 21, 2015, at 03:21 pm
New York, Sept 21 (IBNS)The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Sunday unveiled a new partnership with some of the world's leading companies, including McDonald's, Burger King, Facebook, Google and MasterCard, in an unprecedented effort to support refugees and displaced people struggling to feed their families.
Ban welcomes agreement to resume regular inter-Korean dialogue, hopes for talks on nuclear issue
Aug 25, 2015, at 03:48 pm
New York, Aug 25 (IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday welcomed the news of the agreement reached between the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on Monday.
Ban calls for restraint as violations jeopardize ceasefire between Israel and Syria
Aug 22, 2015, at 03:52 pm
New York, Aug 22 (IBNS): Deeply concerned over the serious violations of the Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel and Syria, United Nations Secretary-General ban Ki-moon on Friday called on all involved to exercise maximum restraint to prevent any further escalation in an already tense regional environment.