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SG/SM/9256-SC/8059
15/04/2004
Press Release
SG/SM/9256
SC/8059


role of business in armed conflict can be crucial – ‘for good and for ill’,


Secretary-General tells Security Council open debate on issue


Following are Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s remarks at an open debate of the Security Council on the role of business in conflict prevention, peacekeeping and post-conflict peace-building in New York, 15 April:

SG/SM/9251-IK/428
08/04/2004
Press Release
SG/SM/9251
IK/428


Secretary-General Calls for Release of Japanese Nationals Held Hostage in Iraq


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


The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the threats to the lives of three Japanese nationals who are reportedly held hostage by Iraqi militants.

SG/SM/9249-IK/427
08/04/2004
Press Release
SG/SM/9249
IK/427


Secretary-General calls on all those concerned in Iraq to respect

international law, particularly regarding protection of civilians

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


The Secretary-General has been following with grave preoccupation the deterioration in the security situation and loss of life in Iraq over the last few days.