SECRETARY-GENERAL AGREES TO CURTAIL ASSIGNMENT OF UNT"S HEAD
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SG/2036
SECRETARY-GENERAL AGREES TO CURTAIL ASSIGNMENT OF UNTAES HEAD
19970702 The Secretary-General, on the request of the United States authorities and following consultations, has agreed to the curtailment of the assignment of the United Nations Transitional Administrator for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium, Jacques Klein.Mr. Klein, who is on loan from the United States Government, is being nominated by his Government as the Principal Deputy High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is expected to assume his new post at the end of July.
The Secretary-General regrets the departure of Mr. Klein from the United Nations Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (UNTAES).
Since his appointment by the Secretary-General to UNTAES in January 1996, Mr. Klein has served the United Nations with great distinction and dedication. He has, among his many accomplishments, successfully overseen the demilitarization of the Eastern Slavonia region, the creation of a multi- ethnic Transitional Slavonia Police Force, the organization of free and fair local elections, and initiated the gradual and peaceful reintegration of Croatian institutions into the region.
The Secretary-General wishes to express his deep appreciation for the outstanding work done by Mr. Klein in the Eastern Slavonia region and wishes him every success in his new department.
The Secretary-General is currently considering candidates for the replacement of Mr. Klein in UNTAES, and an announcement will be made in the near future.
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