UN chief hails victory of ‘political will’ in historic Republic of North Macedonia accord
Feb 15, 2019, at 08:49 am
New York, Feb 15 (IBNS): The UN-brokered agreement between Athens and Skopje to formally recognize the “Republic of North Macedonia”, is a welcome, “historical” step that should be supported by regional and international Member States, António Guterres has announced.
Sep 11, 2018, at 08:51 am
New York, Sept 11 (IBNS): Corruption is present in all countries, “rich and poor, North and South, developed and developing,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Monday, at a session on tackling corruption for the sake of peace and international security.
UN chief condemns DPR Korea’s ballistic missile launch
May 16, 2017, at 10:58 am
New York, May 16 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday urged Pyongyang to return to the path of denuclearization saying the latest ballistic missile launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is a threat to peace and security in the region.
Lebanon: UN chief welcomes new Government led by Saad Hariri
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:02 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the announcement of new Cabinet members in Lebanon, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed hope that the new Government will ensure that the country's forthcoming parliamentary election is successfully conducted within the timeframe set by the constitution, according to his spokesman.
Dec 13, 2016, at 02:01 pm
New York, Dec 13 (Just Earth News): Sworn in on Mondayas the ninth and next United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres pledged to reposition development at the centre of the Organization’s work and ensure that the UN can change to effectively meet the myriad challenges facing the international community.
UN chief urges European Parliament to approve process on Paris Agreement ratification
Oct 05, 2016, at 04:55 am
New York, Oct 4(Just Earth News): Addressing the plenary of the European Parliament, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday called its members to approve a speedy ratification by the European Union (EU) of the Paris Agreement on climate change and to help lead the world to a better future.
'We cannot and will not leave anyone behind,' says UN chief on World Humanitarian Day
Aug 20, 2016, at 04:07 am
New York, Aug 19 (Just Earth News): With a record 130 million people worldwide now dependent on humanitarian assistance, Secretary-GeneralBan Ki-moon stressed that though solutions to the crises that plunged these people into such desperate hardship are neither simple nor quick, “there are things we can all do – on Friday, and every day. We can show compassion, we can raise our voices against injustice, and we can work for change.â€
UN chief condemns suicide attack in northern Cameroon, urging support to counter Boko Haram
Jul 01, 2016, at 03:13 pm
New York, July 1 (Just Earth News): Condemning a deadly terrorist attack in Cameroon’s Far North Region,Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday also reiterated his call for international partners to provide support to the countries threatened by Boko Haram.
UN chief: Haiti can 'ill afford' prolonged period of transitional governance
Jun 03, 2016, at 03:06 pm
New York, June 3 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, taking note of the release of the report on the verification of the electoral process in Haiti, has underlined that Haiti can "ill afford" a prolonged period of transitional governance.
Addressing violent extremism ‘urgent human rights priority,’ warns UN chief
Mar 18, 2016, at 02:38 pm
New York, Mar 18(Just Earth News/IBNS):Top United Nations officials on Thursday urged the international community to develop effective, rights-based responses to violent extremism by examining its drivers and shifting away from the “security only†approach to dealing with the scourge.
UN chief condemns double suicide bombing in north-east Nigeria
Mar 18, 2016, at 02:32 pm
New York, Mar 18(Just Earth News/IBNS):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned yesterday’s double suicide attacks in Maiduguri in Nigeria’s restive Borno state by suspected Boko Haram elements, which left 20 people dead and many injured.
Myanmar: UN chief welcomes election of first civilian President in more than 50 years
Mar 17, 2016, at 02:02 pm
New York, Mar 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Following the historic national polls last 8 November, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon congratulated Htin Kyaw, who was elected on Wednesday by the Myanmar Parliament as the first civilian President in more than five decades.
Voices of survivors must be heard, UN chief says after meeting ‘comfort women’ victim
Mar 12, 2016, at 02:47 pm
New York, Mar 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday stressed the need to put the victims who were drafted by Japan as so-called “comfort women†during the Second World War at the centre of any resolution of the issue, following a meeting at United Nations Headquarters with one of the victims.
UN chief delivers impassioned plea to Israelis and Palestinians to compromise for peace
Jan 27, 2016, at 02:20 pm
New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Condemning Palestinian attacks against Israeli civilians, highlighting growing Palestinian frustration at a half century of occupation, and calling on Israel to change its settlement and other policies, United Nations Secretary-General on Tuesdayurged both sides to seize the “historic challenge†of compromise to secure a two-state solution.
Haiti: UN chief concerned at postponement of polls; calls on all sides to refrain from violence
Jan 24, 2016, at 02:54 pm
New York, Jan 24 (IBNS) Voicing concern at the postponement of tomorrow's already delayed presidential elections in Haiti, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday called on all political actors to refrain from violence and complete the electoral process peacefully without further delay.
UN chief says humanitarian finance gap is a 'solvable problem'
Jan 18, 2016, at 02:05 pm
New York, Jan 18 ( Just Earth News/IBNS): Highlighting that people around the world are living at an age of "mega-crises," United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday welcomed the launch of a new report on finding solutions to the growing gap between the increasing numbers of people in need of assistance and sufficient resources to provide relief.
UN chief introduces new action plan to prevent violent extremism
Jan 16, 2016, at 03:47 pm
New York, Jan 16 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Violent extremism is a direct assault on the United Nations Charter and a grave threat to international peace and security, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Friday while presenting a new plan of action to prevent violence stemming from "poisonous ideologies."
UN chief condemns deadly suicide bombing at mosque in Cameroon
Jan 14, 2016, at 03:20 pm
New York, Jan 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday condemned a deadly suicide bombing in the village of Kouyape, in the Far North region of Cameroon, during morning prayer at a mosque.
Haiti: UN chief calls for delayed elections to be resolved as soon as possible
Jan 06, 2016, at 02:03 pm
New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): For the second time in two weeks United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has again voiced concern at political developments in Haiti over the ongoing electoral process, urging the authorities and all political actors to resolve outstanding issues as soon as possible.
Central Yemeni city of Taiz under virtual siege, 200,000 need water, food: UN chief
Nov 25, 2015, at 03:42 pm
New York, Nov 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The situation in the central Yemeni city of Taiz has worsened amid intensified fighting since September, with 200,000 civilians living under virtual siege, in dire need drinking water, food, medical treatment, and other life-saving aid, the top United Nations relief official said on Tuesday.
UN chief condemns terror attacks in Israel and the West Bank
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:51 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned Thursday's terror attacks in Israel and the occupied West Bank that killed five people, including three Israelis, a Palestinian and an American.
'Failure of refugee and migration governance is fatal,' deputy UN chief tells summit in Malta
Nov 13, 2015, at 03:38 pm
New York, Nov 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS):At a summit on the relationship between Europe and Africa on refugees and migration, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General stressed the importance of searching for political solutions, strengthening institutions and continuing development efforts and assistance.
UN chief congratulates people of Myanmar on participating in polls
Nov 10, 2015, at 02:13 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has congratulated the people of Myanmar for "their patience, dignity and enthusiasm" in historic elections and has encouraged all stakeholders "to maintain the dignified spirit, calm and respect throughout the completion of the electoral process."
UN chief welcomes Israel's commitment to restore calm at holy sites in Jerusalem
Oct 27, 2015, at 02:57 pm
New York, Oct 27 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday welcomed the statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterating Israel's commitment to uphold the status quo at the Haram al Sharif/Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
Myanmar: UN chief welcomes milestone signing of ceasefire agreement
Oct 16, 2015, at 01:00 pm
New York, Oct 16 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed on Thursday the signing of a ceasefire agreement in Myanmar as "a milestone" and expressed his hope that the new government formed after next month’s elections will keep moving forward along the present path of negotiations.
UN chief condemns killing of peacekeeper in Central African Republic
Oct 08, 2015, at 01:14 pm
New York, Oct 8 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned on Wednesday the killing of a 'blue helmet' from the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), which occurred on Tuesday in the capital, Bangui.
UN chief strongly condemns reported violence against civilians in Burkina Faso
Sep 22, 2015, at 02:40 pm
N ew York, Sept 22 (IBNS) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Mondaystrongly condemned reports of violence against civilians in Burkina Faso and urged the country’s defense and security forces, especially the Presidential Guard, to exercise restraint and respect the human rights of all citizens.
UN chief condemns rocket attacks on Israel from Gaza
Sep 21, 2015, at 03:24 pm
New York, Sept 21 (IBNS) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday condemned the recent rocket attacks by extremist Palestinian militants on Israel from Gaza.
UN chief urges Burundian President to ‘pursue path of inclusivity and reconciliation’
Aug 21, 2015, at 01:40 pm
New York, Aug 21 (IBNS): Noting the inauguration on Thursday of Pierre Nkurunziza for his third term as President of Burundi, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged him to “pursue a path of inclusivity and reconciliation,†and reiterated his call on all Burundian stakeholders to undertake a broad and transparent political dialogue.