Geopolitics

Ban takes to radio waves of Central African Republic to appeal for peaceful polls

New York, Dec 30 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon took to the radio waves of the Central African Republic (CAR) to appeal to voters for a massive turn-out in tomorrowâ€™s presidential poll, a major step in efforts to stabilize the country amid conflict between Muslims and Christians. more

Ban, concerned over political uncertainty in Haiti, urges transfer of power through polls

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 ...

Ban 'regrets' Egyptian court decision to uphold sentences of Al Jazeera journalists

New York, Aug 31 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed â€œdeep regret' over the decision by the Egyptian court of Cassation to uphold the sentencing of severa ...

Ban urges South Sudan leaders to ‘give up war’ and forge a political agreement

New York, July 14 (JEN) Just days after marking the somber fourth anniversary of South Sudanâ€™s independence, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Mondayurged the leaders of ...

Ban deplores shooting incident in Mali that killed one

New York, May 29 (JEN): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has deplored the shooting incident that took place in Bamako, Mali, on Monday, 25 May, during which a peacekeeper with the United Nation ...

Ban announces inclusive consultations on Yemen; urges good faith engagement

New York, May 21 (JEN): The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, said on Wednesday that he is pleased to announce the launch of inclusive consultations aimed at restoring momentum ...

Ban announces visit to DPR Korea, aims to boost cooperation on Peninsula

New York, May 20 (JEN): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday announced he will visit an industrial complex in the Democratic Peopleâ€™s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Thursday, sayi ...

Ban appoints deputy special representatives for missions in Mali and Haiti

New York, May 9 (JEN): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday announced the respective appointments of his Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated S ...

Ban condemns Texas shooting, urges for democratic debate and dialogue

New York, May 5 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Sundayâ€™s shooting in Texas that injured a law enforcement officer, reiterating that such criminal act ...

Ban welcomes peaceful presidential election in Togo

New York, Apr 28 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday welcomed the peaceful conduct of the presidential election in Togo, which took place on Saturday.