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SG/SM/9729
22/02/2005
Press Release
SG/SM/9729

SECRETARY-GENERAL ACCEPTS RESIGNATION OF RUUD LUBBERS

 


The following statement was issued on Sunday, 20 February, by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

SG/SM/9728-AFR/1111
22/02/2005
Press Release
SG/SM/9728
AFR/1111

SECRETARY-GENERAL CONCERNED BY STALLED TALKS ON TOGO CRISES


The following statement was issued on Saturday, 19 February, by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

SG/SM/9725-IK/480
18/02/2005
Press Release
SG/SM/9725
IK/480

Secretary-General condemns Baghdad mosque bombings


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


The Secretary-General condemns the deadly mosque bombings that took place today during prayer in Baghdad.  He conveys his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims.

SG/A/907-BIO/3640
18/02/2005
Press Release
SG/A/907
BIO/3640

SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS JEAN DUSSOURD DEPUTY SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE IN KOSOVO


The Secretary-General has appointed Jean Dussourd as his Deputy Special Representative in the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).  Mr. Dussourd will head the Police and Justice component (Pillar I) in UNMIK.

SG/SM/9723
17/02/2005
Press Release
SG/SM/9723

UN WELCOMES EGYPT’S DECISION TO WAiVE SURCHARGE FOR SHIPS


DESTINED FOR UN PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS

 


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


The United Nations welcomes Egypt’s recent decision to waive a new 25 per cent surcharge for all ships carrying military equipment through the Suez Canal destined for United Nations peacekeeping operations.

SG/SM/9722-SC/8314-AFR/1110
16/02/2005
Press Release
SG/SM/9722
SC/8314
AFR/1110

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY MUST IMMEDIATELY FIND WAY TO HALT KILLING


IN DARFUR, SUDAN, SECRETARY-GENERAL TELLS SECURITY COUNCIL

 


Following is the text of today’s statement to the Security Council by Secretary-General Kofi Annan:


I am very pleased that the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Louise Arbour, is with us today, to present the report of the International Commission of Inquiry on Darfur.