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SG/SM/8900
25/09/2003
Press Release
SG/SM/8900


SECRETARY-GENERAL MOURNS DEATH OF EDWARD SAID


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

SG/SM/8899-IK/395
25/09/2003
Press Release
SG/SM/8899
IK/395


SECRETARY-GENERAL ORDERS DOWNSIZING OF UN STAFF IN IRAQ


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


The Secretary-General, on the advice of his Security Coordinator, has ordered a temporary redeployment of United Nations international staff in Iraq.

SG/SM/8895
25/09/2003
Press Release
SG/SM/8895


SECRETARY-GENERAL HAILS MALAYSIA’S CONSTRUCTIVE, COMMITTED ROLE


AS HE RECEIVES GIFT TO UN FROM PRIME MINISTER


Secretary-General Kofi Annan made the following remarks upon receiving Malaysia’s gift to the United Nations today, 25 September:


I am delighted and honoured to accept, on behalf of the United Nations, this beautiful gift from the Government and the people of Malaysia.

SG/SM/8892-SC/7881
24/09/2003
Press Release
SG/SM/8892
SC/7881


SECRETARY-GENERAL EXPRESSES HOPE FOR NEW SECURITY COUNCIL COMMITMENT TO PLACE


JUSTICE, RULE OF LAW AT HEART OF EFFORTS TO REBUILD WAR-TORN COUNTRIES


Following is the text of remarks, as delivered today, by Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the ministerial meeting of the Security Council on “Justice and the Rule of Law:  the United Nations Role”:

SG/SM/8891-GA/10157
23/09/2003
Press Release
SG/SM/8891
GA/10157


ADOPTION OF POLICY OF PRE-EMPTION COULD RESULT IN PROLIFERATION OF UNILATERAL,


LAWLESS USE OF FORCE, SECRETARY-GENERAL TELLS GENERAL ASSEMBLY


Following is the address, as delivered today, by Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the General Assembly:


The last 12 months have been very painful for those of us who believe in collective answers to our common problems and challenges.