Secretary-General Deeply Dismayed at Abduction of three UN staff in Afghanistan

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

The Secretary-General today learned with deep regret and dismay that three international staff contracted by the UN Development Programme were abducted from a UN vehicle at approximately 1:00 in the afternoon, local time, in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Security Council

5067^th Meeting (PM)

Security Council, commending CentralAfricanRepublic for success

of ‘transition process’, looks to further progress

 

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Fourth Committee

18^th Meeting (AM)

Assistant Secretary-General stresses need for funds to reduce impact of landmines

as fourth committee takes up new item on assistance in mine action

Delegates Also Conclude Debate on Comprehensive Review of Peacekeeping Operations

(Issued on 29 October 2004.)

Security Council

5065^th Meeting (AM)

Security Council briefed on objectives of November Conference

on great lakes region, positive results expected

 

PRESS STATEMENT ON GEORGIA BY SECURITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Following is today’s press statement on Georgia by Security Council President Emyr Jones Parry (United Kingdom):

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Fourth Committee

17^th Meeting (AM)

developed countries urged to play a larger role in providing troops,

as fourth committee continues debate on peacekeeping operations

Delegates Also Address Security of Peacekeepers, Gender Perspective, Training

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First Committee

18^th Meeting (PM)

securityassurancesfornon-nuclear-weaponstates, middle east nuclear proliferation

 

among issues, as first committee approves 21 draft texts

 

Outer Space Arms Race, Disarmament and Development,

Chemical Weapons Convention, Regional Disarmament Also Addressed

(Issued on 28 October.)

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Third Committee

26^th & 27^th Meetings (AM & PM)

NEED TO PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS WHILE FIGHTING TERRORISM STRESSED, AS THIRD COMMITTEE

HEARS REPORTS ON TORTURE, EXECUTION, RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, RIGHT TO FOOD

No Executive, Legislative, Judicial Measure Authorizing Torture,

Cruel Treatment Could Be Considered Lawful under International Law, Expert Says

Secretary-General notes israel’s withdrawal of rocket allegation against unrwa

 

The following statement is attributable to the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General has reviewed the report by the Investigation Team from the Secretariat which has inquired into the Israeli allegations against UNRWA personnel.

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Plenary

42^nd & 43^rd Meetings (AM & PM)