SG/SM/9378-IK/441
SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS ‘IN THE STRONGEST TERMS’ MURDER OF HOSTAGE IN IRAQ
22/06/2004
| Press Release SG/SM/9378 IK/441 |
SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS ‘IN THE STRONGEST TERMS’ MURDER OF HOSTAGE IN IRAQ
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:
The Secretary-General is appalled by the murder of Mr. Kim Sun-Il, who was taken hostage in Iraq on 17 June 2004.
The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms this heartless crime, which no political or other cause can justify.
On this sad and painful occasion, the Secretary-General extends his sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Kim Sun-Il and the Government of the Republic of Korea.
The Secretary-General reiterates his appeal for the immediate and safe release of all hostages being held in Iraq.
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