Africa: In Paris, Ban Calls for 'Humane Solution' for Refugees and Migrants

25 June 2016

In Paris today, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the countries of Europe as well as the international community at large to work towards a compassionate and humane solution to the problem of refugees and migrants, emphasizing that he counts on the European Union and Britain to continue as strong partners of the UN on development and humanitarian issues.

"The challenges we face do not stop at national borders. It is clear that when we work together, we are stronger," the Secretary-General said at a joint press conference with French President François Hollande.

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