U.N. Secretary General on the Death of Nelson Mandela

Secretary General Ban Ki-moon spoke to reporters at United Nations headquarters in New York City following news of the death of former South African… read more

Secretary General Ban Ki-moon spoke to reporters at United Nations headquarters in New York City following news of the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela, who had been in failing health for some time, was 95. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon gave his condolences to Nelson Mandela’s family and the people of South Africa. He said that Nelson Mandela was “a giant for justice” and in honor of his life-long work for freedom and human rights, called on everyone to keep working for a better and just world. close

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U.N. Secretary General on the Death of Nelson Mandela

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Program ID:
316662-1
Category:
United Nations
Format:
News Conference
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Dec 05, 2013 | 6:43pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Dec 06, 2013 | 4:08am EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Dec 05, 2013 | 6:43pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 05, 2013 | 8:03pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 05, 2013 | 11:03pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 06, 2013 | 4:08am EST | C-SPAN 1