Press Release
SG/SM/7652
AFR/282
SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS FOR FREE ACCESS TO REBEL-HELD TERRITORY IN SIERRA LEONE
20001204Following is the text of remarks made by Secretary-General Kofi Annan, in Sierra Leone yesterday, while addressing a meeting with paramount chiefs and civil society representatives:
If you dont mind, I will start by exercising my right as a paramount chief and not stand up during my remarks.