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SG/SM/8001
17/10/2001
Press Release
SG/SM/8001


SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS ASSASSINATION OF ISRAELI CABINET MEMBER


This is the text of a statement today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:


The Secretary-General was appalled to learn this morning of the assassination of Israeli cabinet minister Rehavam Zeevi.  He utterly condemns this terrorist act and conveys his heartfelt condolences to Mr. Zeevi's family and to the Government of Israel.

SC/7177-AFR/346
17/10/2001
Press Release
SC/7177
AFR/346


PRESS STATEMENT ON ANGOLA BY PRESIDENT OF SECURITY COUNCIL


Following is the text of today’s statement on Angola by Richard Ryan (Ireland), President of the Security Council:


Council members received an extensive briefing from Under-Secretary-General Gambari on the work of the United Nations Office in Angola (UNOA).  They concurred with the Secretary-General’s recommendation that the mandate of the Office be extended for a further six months.