UN Secretary-General Saddened by Loss of Life Following Earthquake in Guatemala, Offers Support

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 November 2012 – The United Nations stands ready to lend its support in response to the damage caused by an earthquake which struck Guatemala yesterday, a spokesperson for the world body’s Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, while also noting the UN chief’s sadness over the event.

“The United Nations stands ready to lend its assistance to efforts already under way by the Guatemalan authorities to respond to humanitarian needs created by the disaster…