Nairobi, 14 November 2015 - UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner released the following statement regarding the attacks in Paris on 13 November:
"As part of the UN family, we join UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon in offering our deepest condolences and sympathies to all those affected by yesterday's heinous and incomprehensible attacks in Paris".
"Violence like this is senseless, callous and an attack on our common humanity - whether they occur in Paris, Bagdad, Beirut or the countless other communities that have become the victims of such terror attacks."
"But it is in these moments when those who would divide us must be confronted by values of respect, compassion and friendship that are common to the human family.
We will continue to stand in solidarity with all those affected by the tragic events.
