.- The United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki-moon today in Berlin demanded that the political transition process in Egypt start immediately and conclude with the elections are "free" and "fair." "The process (of change) should begin immediately. No time to lose. I demand that the regime in Egypt to hear the voice of the people.
This requirement applies to all governments of the world," said Ban, who is visiting Germany . At a conference on the role of your institution in the Humboldt University, the UN secretary general called the "end of conflict" and "a new political beginning" in the Arab country. Also described as "unacceptable" violent attacks in recent days against the international media and humanitarian organizations, adding that the rights of assembly and expression are essential.
" Ban urged the demonstrators opposed to President Hosni Mubarak, and his followers to exercise restraint to avoid further violence, as in recent days have killed at least a dozen dead and over a thousand injured. Also, the UN secretary general noted other problems on the international agenda at its conference, such as climate change, world hunger and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
All these issues should be resolved within the framework of the UN, Ban Ki-moon argued, and the achievement of a sustainable global model to replace the existing. "We believed in consumption without consequences. But those days are over. The old model no longer works. It is not only outdated but also dangerous, almost suicidal," said Ban.
The UN secretary general is scheduled to meet this afternoon with German Foreign Minister, Guido Westerwelle, to address the Egyptian crisis, among other issues. 
This requirement applies to all governments of the world," said Ban, who is visiting Germany . At a conference on the role of your institution in the Humboldt University, the UN secretary general called the "end of conflict" and "a new political beginning" in the Arab country. Also described as "unacceptable" violent attacks in recent days against the international media and humanitarian organizations, adding that the rights of assembly and expression are essential.
" Ban urged the demonstrators opposed to President Hosni Mubarak, and his followers to exercise restraint to avoid further violence, as in recent days have killed at least a dozen dead and over a thousand injured. Also, the UN secretary general noted other problems on the international agenda at its conference, such as climate change, world hunger and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
All these issues should be resolved within the framework of the UN, Ban Ki-moon argued, and the achievement of a sustainable global model to replace the existing. "We believed in consumption without consequences. But those days are over. The old model no longer works. It is not only outdated but also dangerous, almost suicidal," said Ban.
The UN secretary general is scheduled to meet this afternoon with German Foreign Minister, Guido Westerwelle, to address the Egyptian crisis, among other issues.
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