Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Ban Ki-Moon Mourns Death Of Bougainville Leader
Ban mourns death of Bougainville leader
9 June 2008 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his sadness at the death of Joseph Kabui, the first president of the Autonomous Bougainville Government in Papua New Guinea.
"President Kabui was known as a skilled mediator and peacemaker who had a genuine interest in the future of his people," Mr. Ban's spokesperson said in a statement. "He played a crucial role in bringing peace to Bougainville, following the years of conflict, achieving autonomy for the province in 2005."
Mr. Ban offered his condolences to the family of Mr. Kabui and the people of Bougainville.
"The late President Kabui enjoyed a long-standing relationship with the United Nations, through the peace negotiations and the years of the UN Observer Mission to Bougainville and the Political Office that followed."
ENDS
Latest World News | Top World News | World Digest | Archives | RSS
UN News: Healing Page By Page In Earthquake-affected Türkiye
Save The Children: Rate Of Attacks On Healthcare in Gaza Higher Than In Any Other Conflict Since 2018
UN News: Green Light For New Cholera Vaccine, Ukraine Attacks Condemned, Action Against Racism
Laureus: Grand Slam Champion Garbiñe Muguruza Announces Retirement Ahead Of Laureus World Sports Awards
Carbon Market Watch: Going For Green - Is The Paris Olympics Winning The Race Against The Climate Clock?
New Zealand Defence Force: NZDF Working With Pacific Neighbours To Support Solomon Islands Election