Ban moved by flood devastation in Colombia, voices UN readiness to help
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"I see a continent confronting its past but with its eyes on the future. I see leaders reaching out to share their experiences with the world while working in common cause to reduce inequality and social exclusion, promote human rights, and build a future grounded in sustainable development," said the Secretary-General.
Responding to a question on the ongoing violent repression in Syria, Mr. Ban reiterated his concern over the situation in the Middle Eastern country, saying in had repeatedly urged President Bashar al-Assad to respond to the people''s calls for democratic reform.
"I''m deeply concerned and saddened that so many people have been killed in the course of peaceful demonstrations. I again urge President Assad and his Governmental authorities to take maximum care to protect human lives.
"And I''m urging again [that] the humanitarian team [be allowed] to enter Syria so that they can find out the humanitarian situation and deliver the necessary humanitarian assistance to those who are in need of urgent help, and at the same time, urge him [President Assad] again to receive the Human Rights Council-mandated human rights assessment team. These are necessary at this time in parallel with what he will have to do to democratize his country," said Mr. Ban.
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