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Ban Ki-Moon Bears Saudi Arabia Responsibility of Sanaa Massacre, Says Impunity has only compounded pain
2016-10-12
The United Nation’s Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon said that the Initial reports from the site of the funeral bombing in Yemen indicate that it was a Saudi-led coalition attack.
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UN Chief Demands 'Impartial' Probe into Yemen Attack
2016-10-09
UN chief Ban Ki-moon called Sunday for a swift, independent probe into the air raid that killed more than 140 people at a funeral in Yemen, demanding the perpetrators face justice.
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64 Academics from 20 Countries Urge Ban Ki-moon to Interfere to Stop Oppression in Bahrain
2016-09-28
64 researchers and academics sent letter to UN Secretary General expressing concern regarding recent repressive measures against Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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Bahrain Denies Ban-Ki Moon’s Raising of Human Rights Issues in his meeting with Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs
2016-09-26
Bahrain denied what was published by the UN regarding the secretary-General’s discussion of human rights issues when meeting the Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Khalid Al Khalifa.
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Ban-Ki Moon Discusses Importance of Achieving Progress on Human Rights Fields with Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs
2016-09-26
UN Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon discussed with the Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa the importance of achieving progress on the human rights level in Bahrain.
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UN Deplores Al-Wefaq Dissolution and Shia Targeting: This Risks Escalating Tense in Country
2016-07-19
UN S-G Ban Ki-moon deplored the dissolution of the main opposition political party in Bahrain, Al-Wefaq, condemning the “series of restrictions” imposed on fundamental freedoms.
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Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Due to Meet on Yemen with U.N. Chief
2016-06-18
Saudi Arabia's powerful deputy crown prince is due to meet U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon...
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UN’s Ban Ki Moon Concerned by Al-Wefaq Suspension & Intimidation of HR Defenders in Bahrain
2016-06-17
UN Secretary-General expressed concern at recent measures taken by Bahraini authorities that “aim at restricting political opposition.”
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U.N. Won't Disclose Sources for Report Critical of Saudi Coalition
2016-06-16
The United Nations will not disclose to a Saudi Arabia-led coalition sensitive sources of information that led the...
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Ban Ki-Moon Voices Concern over Nabeel Rajab's Arrest, Criticizes Bahrain for Preventing HR Activists from Traveling to Geneva
2016-06-14
UN Secretary-General expressed concern over the re-arrest of Nabeel Rajab, reiterating right of people to freedom of expression.
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Powerful Saudi Prince to Meet Obama, Ban on U.S Visit
2016-06-13
Saudi Arabia's powerful deputy crown prince flew to the United States on Monday for meetings with U.S. President...
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Saudi Arabia Wants Yemen Coalition Off U.N. Child Rights Blacklist
2016-06-07
Saudi Arabia asked United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday to remove the Riyadh-led military...
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Bahraini Campaign against UN Officials
2016-06-06
Member of the appointed Shura Council Sawsan Taqawi slammed the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon saying that "we reject Ban Ki Moon's statements for they question the integrity and independence of the Bahraini judiciary."