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Ban appeals to Syrian Government to allow chemical weapons probe to proceed

09 April 2013 – Noting the Syrian Government’s reported rejection of his proposals on arrangements for a United Nations probe of the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appealed the authorities to extend their fullest cooperation and allow the investigation to proceed.

Meeting in Vatican, Secretary-General and Pontiff discuss ways to eradicate poverty

09 April 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Pope Francis today discussed what can be done to accelerate work to reduce poverty and advance economic development during a meeting in the Vatican.

Syrian refugee crisis worsens with aid efforts grossly underfunded, UN warns

09 April 2013 – With United Nations efforts to tackle the Syrian refugee crisis reaching “breaking point” due to a massive shortfall in funds, a senior official warned today that the exodus of people fleeing the conflict could balloon to four million by the end of the year absent a political solution.