‘Cling to every little sign of hope’ – outgoing head of UN Mission in South Sudan
Nov 30, 2016, at 01:36 pm
New York, Nov 30 (Just Earth News): On 23 July 2014, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon announced the appointment of Ellen Margrethe Løj of Denmark as his Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS). Løj succeeded Hilde Johnson of Norway, who had completed her assignment two weeks earlier, on 7 July 2014.
UN chief congratulates Gabon for peaceful presidential poll, urges acceptance of results
Aug 30, 2016, at 03:48 am
New York, Aug 29 (Just Earth News): While congratulating the people and Government of Gabon for the holding of a peaceful and orderly presidential election on Saturday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday also urged all Gabonese to accept the poll results.
Ban 'deeply concerned' over tensions in south-western Western Sahara
Aug 29, 2016, at 12:36 pm
New York, Aug 29 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is deeply concerned over the tense situation that has developed in the narrow buffer strip in south-western Western Sahara between the Moroccan berm and the Mauritanian border as a result of changes in the status quo and the introduction of armed units from Morocco and the Polisario Front in close proximity to each other.
UN chief ‘looks forward’ to peaceful, credible presidential election in Gabon
Aug 27, 2016, at 04:38 am
New York, Aug 26 (Just Earth News): On the eve of the presidential election in Gabon, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday encouraged all Gabonese to vote responsibly and urged the candidates and other political stakeholders to abstain from any acts of incitement and maintain a peaceful atmosphere before, during and after the election.
Ban names retired Dutch general to lead probe into South Sudan violence
Aug 24, 2016, at 02:06 pm
New York, Aug 24 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Major General (retired) Patrick Cammaert of the Netherlands to lead an independent special investigation into the violence in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, in July 2016, and the response of the UN mission in the country (UNMISS).
UN chief urges all to build on sustainable development effects of 2016 Olympic Games
Aug 23, 2016, at 01:11 pm
New York, Aug 23 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has congratulated Brazil, the city of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian people, the Rio 2016 Local Organizing Committee and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for having successfully concluded the 2016 Olympic Games.
Sudan: Ban 'disappointed' at failure to reach truce agreement
Aug 19, 2016, at 04:19 am
New York, Aug 18 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed disappointment that Sudan's warring parties failed to reach an agreement on a cessation of hostilities in Darfur and the two states of Blue Nile and South Kordofan, during the last round of negotiations.
Aug 18, 2016, at 04:08 am
New York, Aug 17 (Just Earth News): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed Patricia Espinosa as the new Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in May this year.
UN chief congratulates Zambia on peaceful elections
Aug 17, 2016, at 01:19 pm
New York, Aug 16 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has congratulated the people of Zambia for the peaceful and orderly presidential, parliamentary and local elections, as well as the referendum on the Bill of Rights, held on 11 August.
Ban launches new initiatives enhancing UN efforts to work with and for world's youth
Aug 13, 2016, at 12:16 pm
New York, Aug 13 (Just Earth News): Bolstering the commitment of the United Nations to work with and for the world's youth, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday announced several key initiatives towards that end, including the formation of an expert group on 'youth, peace and security,' and naming a new envoy on youth employment.
Aug 12, 2016, at 01:30 pm
New York, Aug 12 (Just Earth News): Encouraging young refugees gathered for an event at resettlement centre in Los Angeles to “study hard [and] be a full part of your new communities,†United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the United States and other countries to keep reaching out to people in need, wherever they are, because “we will all be stronger†by building bridges instead of walls.
Pakistan: Ban condemns ‘appalling’ terrorist attack at hospital in Quetta
Aug 09, 2016, at 04:19 am
New York, Aug 8 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned on Monday’s terrorist bombing at the Civil Hospital in Quetta, Pakistan, underscoring that the targeting of mourners at a civilian hospital made the attack “particularly appalling.â€
UN chief takes part in Olympic Torch relay as global Games kick off in Rio
Aug 06, 2016, at 12:41 pm
New York, Aug 6 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon participated in the Olympic Torch Relay in Rio de Janeiro this morning as the historic torch, after having made its journey from Greece, is just hours away from lighting the Olympic Flame.
Ban congratulates Kazakhstan on its signing of the Paris Agreement on climate change
Aug 04, 2016, at 01:18 pm
New York, Aug 4 (Just Earth News): In a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Erlan Idrissov, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon congratulated the country on its recent election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, as well on its signing of the Paris Agreement under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Ban welcomes new agreement with Inter Parliamentary Union; reiterates concern at South Sudan crisis
Jul 22, 2016, at 01:45 pm
New York, July 22 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday signed a new partnership agreement with the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) that will further strengthen the collaboration between the two organizations in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement on climate change.
One year on, Iran deal ‘best’ way to ensure peaceful nuclear programme – UN chief
Jul 21, 2016, at 03:57 am
New York, July 20 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday said that the nuclear deal agreed to last year by Iran and six world powers is the best way of ensuring the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme, calling for the comprehensive implementation of the accord, as well as a subsequent Security Council resolution that endorsed it.
UN chief launches first report to track Sustainable Development Goals
Jul 20, 2016, at 01:26 pm
New York, July 20 (Just Earth News): Launching the first-ever Sustainable Development Goals report on the new global development agenda adopted last year, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday said that the 15-year undertaking is “off to a good start†but will require all parts of the UN family and its partners to work together.
Ban welcomes African Union’s fund for peace and security operations on the continent
Jul 20, 2016, at 04:45 am
New York, July 19 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed a decision by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) that sets out steps towards self-reliance, particularly in relation to the regional body’s peace and security budget.
Addressing AIDS conference in South Africa, Ban calls for scaling up global response
Jul 19, 2016, at 12:20 pm
New York, July 19 (Just Earth News): More than 18,000 global leaders, scientists, advocates, and frontline health workers gathered on Monday in Durban, South Africa, for a United Nations-cosponsored international conference on AIDS, to advance knowledge about HIV and build innovative partnerships to strengthen global response to the endemic.
Ban condemns assassination of former Burundian minister Mossi
Jul 14, 2016, at 12:50 pm
New York, July 14 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the assassination earlier on Wednesday of Hafsa Mossi, former Burundian Minister for East African Community Affairs and Member of the East African Legislative Assembly, in the capital, Bujumbura.
Jul 12, 2016, at 12:35 pm
New York, July 12 (Just Earth News): Ahead of a meeting with the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday on South Sudan, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged the body to impose an immediate arms embargo, enact additional targeted sanctions on leaders and commanders blocking implementation of the peace deal, and to fortify the UN mission in the country, which has seen a resurgence of deadly violence in recent days.
Meeting with Chinese Premier, Ban commends country’s leadership on UN 2030 Agenda
Jul 09, 2016, at 12:12 pm
New York, July 9 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing, where he welcomed China's efforts towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as its support to other countries in their own implementation.
In China, Ban highlights country’s leadership on sustainable development, climate change
Jul 08, 2016, at 12:15 pm
New York, July 8 (Just Earth News): In China on Thursday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the country’s relationship with the Organization, noting in particular its crucial role in improving tensions, building peace and promoting the agenda on climate change.
Saudi Arabia: UN condemns bomb attacks in three cities, including near mosque in Medina
Jul 06, 2016, at 01:28 pm
New York, July 6 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned yesterday’s terrorist attacks in the cities of Jeddah, Qatif and Medina in Saudi Arabia.
UN chief condemns terror attack in Bangladesh
Jul 03, 2016, at 04:58 pm
New York, July 3 (IBNS): Senior United Nations officials have condemned the terrorist attack in a cafe in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka that killed over 20 hostages and injured several.
UN chief signs condolence book for victims of Turkish terrorism attack
Jul 01, 2016, at 04:42 am
New York, June 30 (Just Earth News):There is no justification for terrorism, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday reiterated after signing a book of condolences for the victims of the attack at Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport.
UN chief appoints 12 experts to his task force to prevent and manage future health crises
Jun 30, 2016, at 12:16 pm
New York, June 30 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday announced the membership of his Global Health Crises Task Force, which aims to help countries and communities prepare and respond to emergencies, such as the recent outbreaks of Ebola and Zika.
In Jerusalem and Gaza, Ban urges ‘courageous steps’ for lasting two-State solution
Jun 29, 2016, at 04:07 am
New York, June 28 (Just Earth News):Following a meeting this morning in Jerusalem with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the leader to take the “courageous steps†necessary for a negotiated two-State solution in order to bring lasting peace, security and dignity for the people of both Israel and Palestine.
In Jerusalem, Ban urges two-State solution to Israel-Palestine conflict
Jun 28, 2016, at 04:54 am
New York, June 27 (Just Earth News): Following a meeting with Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin in Jerusalem, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday said that nearly 50 years of occupation of Palestinian land has not brought security for Israelis, stressing that only a negotiated two-State solution could bring the legitimate aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians to fruition.
Ban condemns terrorist attack against Jordanian guard post at Syrian border
Jun 22, 2016, at 02:24 pm
New York, June 22 (Just Earth News):Condemning on Tuesday's terrorist attack against a Jordanian border guard post at the north-eastern border with Syria, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon offered his condolences to the families of the victims and reiterates his solidarity with the Government and people of Jordan.