DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT GENEVA EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES AFTER NEWS OF SWISSAIR ACCIDENT

3 September 1998

Press Release
ORG/1271

DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT GENEVA EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES AFTER NEWS OF SWISSAIR ACCIDENT

19980903 The Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Vladimir Petrovsky, was deeply affected by the news of the tragic accident of Swissair flight 111 and offers his most heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Swiss Government.

Among the victims were several staff members of the United Nations system. The Geneva Office is maintaining contact with authorities with a view to providing as much support as possible to the families of the victims. A further announcement will be made later.

As a sign of mourning, the Director-General has decided that the United Nations flag will be flown at half-mast at the Geneva Office tomorrow, 4 September.

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