UN chief introduces new action plan to prevent violent extremism
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
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
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
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
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.
UN chief congratulates people of Myanmar on participating in polls
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
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
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
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 condemns rocket attacks on Israel from Gaza
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’
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.