Ban Ki-moon gets first-hand look at Gaza devastation

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United Nations, New York, 20 January 2009: Daily Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Mr. Ban Ki-moon visited Gaza today, to demonstrate his solidarity with the population of Gaza, and to assure them of the United Nations and the international community's full support.

Press Conference: http://www.un.org/apps/sg/offthecuff.asp?nid=1252

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http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=29595&Cr=Gaza&Cr1=

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