UN secretary-general calls for truce during Rio Olympics | Inquirer Sports

UN secretary-general calls for truce during Rio Olympics

/ 01:12 PM July 27, 2016

Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg meets with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon at the United Nations headquarters in New York on July 19, 2016. AFP

Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg meets with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon at the United Nations headquarters in New York on July 19, 2016. AFP

UNITED NATIONS—Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling for an Olympic truce and urging all warring parties to lay down their weapons and put aside difference during the upcoming summer games in Rio de Janeiro.

The U.N. chief said in a video posted on Twitter Tuesday that the International Olympic Committee and the United Nations work closely together “for global harmony and peace.”

Article continues after this advertisement

“I congratulate all the athletes and all the supporters and fans who will be filling the sporting arenas of Rio in the weeks ahead,” Ban said. “The Olympics and Paralympics celebrate the best of humanity.”

The 193-member U.N. General Assembly has passed resolutions since 1993 calling for an Olympic truce, but countries continue fighting wars whether the Olympics are on or not.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Ban Ki-moon, Rio Olympics, Sports

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.