Ban Ki Moon
Behind the Scenes with Ban Ki Moon (video)
A day in the life of Ban Ki Moon.
It’s Official: Ban Ki Moon Gets a Second Term as Secretary General
In a unanimous vote, the General Assembly formally blessed the second term of Secretary General Ban Ki Moon.
P-5 Lining Up Behind Ban Ki Moon’s Re-Nomination
As no doubt you have seen, Ban Ki Moon officially put himself in the running for Secretary General. On Al Jazeera English last night, I discussed why I think Ban deserves another five years at the helm of the UN.
Why Ban Ki Moon Deserves a Second Term as Secretary General
Ban Ki Moon is officially a candidate to be Secretary General. So far, there are no other candidates to challenge Ban and no veto-wielding permanent member of the Security Council has indicated any serious objections. It is almost assured than Ban will win a second five year term. But does he deserve it?
A UN Perspective on the Death of Bin Laden
Ban Ki Moon: “Personally, I am very much relieved by the news that justice has been done to such a mastermind of international terrorism.”
2011: An Election Year for Ban Ki Moon
Happy New Year, everyone! We wish you a happy and healthy year. 2011 is also a big year for the top man at the United Nations.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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