SECRETARY-GENERAL EXPRESSES DEEP SHOCK, PROFOUND SORROW AT TRAGIC DEATH OF PRINCESS DIANA
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SG/SM/6309
SECRETARY-GENERAL EXPRESSES DEEP SHOCK, PROFOUND SORROW AT TRAGIC DEATH OF PRINCESS DIANA
19970902 The following statement was issued on Sunday, 31 August, by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:The Secretary-General learned with deep shock and profound sorrow of the tragic death of Princess Diana in Paris early this morning.
The Princess made a major contribution to alleviating suffering, especially among the poor, the weak and the sick, throughout the world. Her unflinching commitment to the cause of banning anti-personnel land-mines not only helped in placing that cause high on every humanitarian agenda, but endeared the Princess to millions around the globe. The tragedy has robbed the world of a consistent and committed voice for the improvement of the lives of suffering children worldwide.
The Secretary-General conveyed his deep condolences to the family of the Princess, the Government and the people of the United Kingdom, and to the families and friends of the others who died in the accident.
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