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SG/SM/7329

SECRETARY-GENERAL EXPRESSES SYMPATHY TO GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE OF UKRAINE FOLLOWING BARAKOV MINE ACCIDENT

14 March 2000


Press Release
SG/SM/7329


SECRETARY-GENERAL EXPRESSES SYMPATHY TO GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE OF UKRAINE FOLLOWING BARAKOV MINE ACCIDENT

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The Secretary-General has learned of the tragic accident on Saturday in the Barakov mine in Ukraine, which has cost the lives of more than 80 workers. He wishes to convey his sympathies to the Government and people of Ukraine, and his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.

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