Latest Statements
New York, 30 September 2009 - Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Earthquakes and Tsunami in the Pacific
The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the loss of life, injury, and destruction of property due to the earthquake and tsunami that hit Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga on 29 September 2009. The Secretary-General is also closely following the impact of the earthquake that occurred near western Sumatra today.
He extends his condolences to the families of those who have been killed, injured or rendered homeless.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is deploying an emergency team to Samoa. The United Nations stands ready to provide assistance as required and is already mobilising to do so.
Statements on 30 September 2009
- New York, 30 September 2009 - Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the adoption of a follow-up Security Council resolution to combat sexual violence in armed conflict
- New York, 30 September 2009 - Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Mr. Peter Galbraith, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for UNAMA
- New York, 30 September 2009 - Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council on Women, Peace and Security