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SG/SM/9249-IK/427

SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS ON ALL THOSE CONCERNED IN IRAQ TO RESPECT INTERNATIONAL LAW, PARTICULARLY REGARDING PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS

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.

SG/SM/9251-IK/428

SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS FOR RELEASE OF JAPANESE NATIONALS HELD HOSTAGE IN IRAQ

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.

IK/424

FIFTY-FIRST SESSION OF UNCC GOVERNING COUNCIL TO BE HELD FROM 9 TO 11 MARCH

05/03/2004
Press Release
IK/424


FIFTY-FIRST SESSION OF UNCC GOVERNING COUNCIL TO BE HELD FROM 9 TO 11 MARCH


(Reissued as received.)


GENEVA, 5 March (UN Information Service) -- The Governing Council of the United Nations Compensation Commission will hold its fifty-first session from 9 to 11 March 2004 under the Presidency of Ambassador Michael Steiner (Germany).

SC/8017-IK/423

PRESS STATEMENT ON IRAQ BY SECURITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

02/03/2004
Press Release
SC/8017
IK/423


PRESS STATEMENT ON IRAQ BY SECURITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT


Following is the press statement on Iraq delivered by Security Council President Jean-Marc de la Sablière (France):