SG/SM/8026
SECRETARY-GENERAL DEEPLY SADDENED AT DEATHS CAUSED BY HEAVY RAINS, FLOODS IN ALGERIA
15/11/2001
| Press Release SG/SM/8026 |
SECRETARY-GENERAL DEEPLY SADDENED AT DEATHS
CAUSED BY HEAVY RAINS, FLOODS IN ALGERIA
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:
The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the high number of deaths and the destruction caused by heavy rains and floods that have affected over 4,000 families in the Algiers area. He extends his condolences to the affected families.
The Secretary-General welcomes the quick and generous response by several Member States to the appeal for emergency assistance issued by the Government of Algeria.
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