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SG/SM/10066

SECRETARY-GENERAL EXTENDS ‘SINCERE CONDOLENCES’ TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA

31/08/2005
Secretary-GeneralSG/SM/10066
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

SECRETARY-GENERAL EXTENDS ‘SINCERE CONDOLENCES’ TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA


The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan:


The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the loss of life and large-scale destruction wrought by Hurricane Katrina along the United States Gulf Coast.  He extends his sincere condolences to all the victims and their families.


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