Ban voices sadness at Australia’s deadly fires

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has voiced his sadness at the deadly fires that have swept across south-eastern Australia, reportedly killing at least 180 people and leaving dozens missing.

“The Secretary-General is deeply saddened about the deaths and injuries of hundreds of people as a result of bushfires in the state of Victoria in Australia,” a statement issued last night by his spokesperson said.

“He extends his deepest condolences to the families of those who have been killed or injured in the fires.”