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New York/Addis Ababa, 27 January 2013 - Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the deaths in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
The Secretary-General was saddened to learn of the tragic fire that occurred last night in a nightclub in the city of Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He was especially moved by news of the very large number of young people, including university students, who have reportedly perished as a result of the fire.
The Secretary-General expresses his condolences to the families and friends of those whose lives were lost, as well as to the Brazilian government and people at large at this time of national mourning.
Statements on 27 January 2013
- New York, 27 January 2013 - Secretary-General's message on the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
- Addis Ababa, 27 January 2013 - Secretary-General's remarks to Special Event on Campaign for Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality (CARMMA)
- Addis Ababa, 27 January 2013 - Secretary-General's address to the African Union Summit [English-only version below]