In a statement in New York, Ban however expressed deep concern about the safety and well-being of the remaining schoolgirls and other victims of abduction by Boko Haram, who are still in captivity
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He also called on the Federal, State and Local Governments to provide all necessary health care and other comprehensive services, including the safe termination of pregnancies to the women and girls, where necessary
He said: “Each year, we observe World Press Freedom Day to protect the independence of the media and to honour media workers who risk and have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession
The UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, expressed his concern during a telephone conversation on Tuesday in New York with Saudi Foreign Minister, Abel al-Jubeir, and his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Javad Zarif.
The secretary-general urged the Egyptian government to ratify the second optional protocol of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and to impose a moratorium on the death penalty
Buhari also answered congratulatory calls from the Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta; former US President, Bill Clintonl and former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair
The statement quoted DuJarric as saying that Uba would succeed Major General Leonard Ngondi of Kenya, who would complete his tour of duty on February 25
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the UN General Assembly proclaimed the Day in a resolution on safety of journalists
About fifty heads of state and government are expected to participate in the Elysee Palace Summit which will be hosted by President Francois Hollande of France