While silent on N. Korean plans to grossly violate UNSC resolutions UN chief
voices concern at latest escalation at Jerusalem’s holy sites
Dr. Aaron Lerner - IMRA 15 September 2015

Mathias Gillmann, Associate Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General
confirmed to IMRA this evening that Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has yet to
make any remark regarding the announcement by North Korea of plans to
grossly violate UNSC Resolutions by launching a ballistic missile in order
to place a satellite in orbit.

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UN chief voices concern at latest escalation at Jerusalem’s holy sites
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14 September 2015 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today echoed the concerns
expressed by the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East
Peace Process about the latest escalation at the holy sites in the Old City
of Jerusalem.

Mr. Ban is also concerned at other violence, including a stone throwing
incident which resulted in the death of an Israeli man in East Jerusalem,
according to a note issued to the media by his spokesperson.

“The Secretary-General has consistently reiterated the importance of respect
for the religious freedom of all, and for worshippers of all faiths to have
access to their holy sites,” it stated.

“These events once again underscored the importance of reaching a final
status agreement through negotiations on all issues, including arrangements
for the holy sites that are acceptable to all.”

Following reported clashes over the weekend between Palestinian youths and
Israeli police at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa mosque compound, UN Special
Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov urged respect for the sanctity of the area.

“Political and religious leaders have a responsibility to act against
extremists, who undermine the rule of law. I encourage all to stand firmly
against incitement and violence, especially during the sensitive period of
the Jewish High Holy Days and ahead of the Muslim Eid al-Adha,” he said in a
statement issued yesterday.