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SG/SM/6462

SECRETARY-GENERAL EXPRESSES CONCERN AT RISKS POSED TO CIVILIANS AND HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS BY HEAVY SHELLING IN FREETOWN

11 February 1998


Press Release
SG/SM/6462
AFR/38


SECRETARY-GENERAL EXPRESSES CONCERN AT RISKS POSED TO CIVILIANS AND HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS BY HEAVY SHELLING IN FREETOWN

19980211 The following statement was issued today by Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

I have taken note of the statement issued yesterday morning by the President of the Security Council on behalf of its members on the situation in Sierra Leone, and I share the concerns expressed therein.

SG/SM/6460

SECRETARY-GENERAL DESIGNATES UNEP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SERVE CONCURRENTLY AS DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF UNITED NATIONS NAIROBI OFFICE

9 February 1998


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SG/SM/6460
HAB/149


SECRETARY-GENERAL DESIGNATES UNEP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SERVE CONCURRENTLY AS DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF UNITED NATIONS NAIROBI OFFICE

19980209 Also to Serve as Current Habitat Chief; Will Prepare Proposals On United Nations Reform in Environmental, Human Settlements Areas

Following is a statement issued today, attributable to the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan: