Ban urges end to Syria fighting as number of people affected reaches two million
30 July 2012 – With as many as two million people affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today renewed his call on all parties to put an end to armed violence and prevent further bloodshed.
In wake of field visit in Syria, head of UN observers voices concern over Aleppo
30 July 2012 – In the wake of his first field visit, during which he witnessed heavy shelling, the acting head of UN observers in Syria today met with Government officials and called for an end to the fighting that has wracked the Middle Eastern country, in addition to voicing concern about ongoing combat taking place in the city of Aleppo.
Use of chemical weapons in Syria would be ‘reprehensible’ – UN chief
23 July 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced concern about the possible use of chemical weapons in the Syrian conflict and stressed the need for the international community to keep a close eye on the situation.
