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SG/SM/7332
17 March 2000


Press Release
SG/SM/7332


SECRETARY-GENERAL SADDENED BY DEATH OF ‘ALLY AND FRIEND’ MORRIS ABRAM

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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan concerning the death of Morris Abram, who died yesterday in Geneva:

SG/SM/7329
14 March 2000


Press Release
SG/SM/7329


SECRETARY-GENERAL EXPRESSES SYMPATHY TO GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE OF UKRAINE FOLLOWING BARAKOV MINE ACCIDENT

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The Secretary-General has learned of the tragic accident on Saturday in the Barakov mine in Ukraine, which has cost the lives of more than 80 workers. He wishes to convey his sympathies to the Government and people of Ukraine, and his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.

SG/SM/7327
9 March 2000


Press Release
SG/SM/7327
SC/6819


SECRETARY-GENERAL, CITING WIDE RANGE OF CRISES, TELLS SECURITY COUNCIL NEED FOR EFFECTIVE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE NEVER GREATER

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Following is the statement of Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the meeting of the Security Council on humanitarian aspects of issues before the Council, delivered on 9 March:

SG/SM/7325
6 March 2000


Press Release
SG/SM/7325
WOM/1190


SECRETARY-GENERAL STRESSES NEED TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO WOMEN'S INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION-MAKING, IN WOMEN'S DAY ADDRESS

20000306 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY

Following is Secretary-General Kofi Annan's address on the occasion of the United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace, which will be observed 8 March: