Secretary-General speaks out against clashes in North Darfur

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United Nations, New York, 26 January 2009: Daily Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. The Secretary-General deplores the continued military actions which continue to put civilian lives at risk and to jeopardize the political process.  He calls on all parties to immediately cease ongoing hostilities and to abide by their obligations under international law. 

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http://webcast.un.org/ramgen/ondemand/pressbriefing/2009/brief090126.rm

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