[RED DEMOCRATICA] World cannot ignore "calamity" in Syria, says Ban Ki-moon

 

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	September 25, 2012 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate World cannot ignore "calamity" in Syria, says Ban Ki-moon The conflict in Syria is a "calamity" that could spiral to other parts of the world if it is not resolved, warned United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in a speech today before the UN General Assembly. "We must stop the violence and flow of arms to both sides and set in motion a Syrian-led transition as soon as possible," he said. Ban also addressed tensions between Israel and Palestinians, as well as concerns about Iran's nuclear program. 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