UN chief Guterres condemns terrorist attack in Burkina Faso
Aug 15, 2017, at 10:46 am
New York, Aug 15(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the terrorist attack carried out yesterday in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso.
Jan 17, 2016, at 02:42 pm
New York, Jan 17 (IBNS) Welcoming positive political developments in West Africa, in particular the holding of peaceful elections in Nigeria, Togo, Burkina Faso, Guinea and Cote-d'Ivoire, members of the UN Security Council stressed the importance of the upcoming elections in Niger, Benin, Cabo Verde, Ghana and The Gambia to be "free, fair, peaceful, inclusive and credible."
Ban welcomes peaceful elections in Burkina Faso, salutes participation of women
Dec 01, 2015, at 03:21 pm
New York, Dec 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on Monday welcomed the peaceful conduct of the presidential and legislative elections in Burkina Faso over the weekend and congratulated the people of Burkina Faso for their enthusiastic participation, "which shows their strong commitment to the democratic process."
Security Council welcomes reinstatement of the transitional authorities in Burkina Faso
Sep 26, 2015, at 03:02 pm
New York, Sept 26 (IBNS) Welcoming the recent reinstatement of President Michel Kafando and the transitional authorities of Burkina Faso in the wake of a coup d’état last week, the United Nations Security Council urged all parties in the country to refrain from violence and resume the transition process without delay.
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.
Concerned by escalating violence in Burkina Faso, Ban urges respect for all citizens
Sep 23, 2015, at 03:00 pm
New York, Sept 23 (IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is following with “great concern†the situation in Burkina Faso, and on Tuesday called upon the country’s defence and security forces to avoid at all costs an escalation of violence and to ensure the respect for physical security and human rights of all Burkinabé citizens.
Ban calls for immediate release of detained leaders of Burkina Faso
Sep 17, 2015, at 01:55 pm
New York, Sept 17 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced his outrage at reports that President Michel Kafando of Burkina Faso, Prime Minister Yacouba Isaac Zida and several Government ministers have been detained by soldiers from the presidential guard.
Burkina Faso: UN-African Union mission encouraged by commitment to restore order
Nov 05, 2014, at 03:20 pm
New York, Nov 5 (IBNS) Reiterating his great concern for the current crisis in Burkina Faso and its impact on national and regional stability, Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon said the joint United Nations and African diplomatic mission sent to the conflict-ridden country last week has returned to the capital city of Ouagadougou to continue its engagements with all parties, with the objective of reaching an agreement that restores constitutional order through democratic elections.
Burkina Faso: Ban notes resignation of President, as envoy arrives in crisis-gripped capital
Nov 01, 2014, at 03:12 pm
New York, Nov 1 (IBNS): As his special envoy arrived in Burkina Faso this morning following the country's deteriorating security situation, the Secretary-General noted on Friday the resignation of President Blaise Compaore and continues to follow events there with great concern.