Fred Eckhard, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, began today's noon briefing by delivering a statement on Afghanistan, which read:
Fred Eckhard, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, began today's noon briefing by welcoming the Under-Secretary-General for Management, Joseph Connor, who would brief correspondents on the Organization's financial situation. (Mr. Connor's briefing has been issued separately.)
Fred Eckhard, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, began today's noon briefing by welcoming the Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Carol Bellamy, who would brief correspondents on her recent visit to Sierra Leone. (Ms. Bellamy's briefing is being issued separately.)
Fred Eckhard, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, began today's noon briefing by noting that the sand truck barriers used for security had been removed from First Avenue and traffic was flowing freely, within the building as well. "That probably means the threat from terrorists was surpassed by that from irate New Yorkers", Mr. Eckhard said.
Fred Eckhard, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, began today's noon briefing with the announcement that the Security-Council had first taken up Croatia this morning. Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hedi Annabi had introduced the Secretary-General's report on the United Nations Police Support Group there.
