Americas

Annan, Chirac call for broad coalition to fight terrorism

19 September 2001
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and French President Jacques Chirac today stressed the importance of building a broad international coalition in the fight against terrorism.

Annan welcomes new US envoy as Ted Turner brings cheque to back US-UN ties

19 September 2001
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today received the credentials of the new United States Permanent Representative to the UN, John D. Negroponte, who later joined Mr. Annan in welcoming American philanthropist Ted Turner as he presented a cheque for over $31 million to help cover US dues to the world body.

Terror attacks underscore need for nuclear disarmament, UN official says

19 September 2001
The terrorist attacks against the United States on 11 September underscore the need to cut the world's arsenal of nuclear weapons, according to a top United Nations disarmament official.

Central America: UN agency brings emergency aid to drought-affected farmers

19 September 2001
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has started emergency projects for the drought-stricken farmers and their families in Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador.

Stunned by destruction at site of attack, Annan says all of UN is with New York

18 September 2001
Expressing his shock at the magnitude of the destruction that he witnessed at the site of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today said New Yorkers had the full support, sympathy and admiration of the UN.

In wake of terror attacks, General Assembly postpones annual high-level debate

18 September 2001
One week after the devastating terrorist attacks against the United States, the United Nations General Assembly decided to postpone its annual high-level debate, a spokesman for the body's President said today.

Visiting firemen involved in rescue efforts, Annan offers solidarity and support

17 September 2001
In the wake of last Tuesday's terrorist attack which has left hundreds of New York City fire fighters missing after they rushed to the scene to save victims, Secretary-General Kofi Annan today visited a firehouse located near the United Nations to convey his condolences and express admiration for their courage.

Progress in nuclear disarmament more urgent following terror attacks: Annan

17 September 2001
Recent terrorist attacks against the United States heighten the need to cut the world's nuclear arsenals, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today in a message to the General Conference of the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

UN staff from across globe join in one voice of solidarity with terror victims

14 September 2001
United Nations staff from across the globe, many wearing the traditional attire of their home countries, packed the General Assembly Hall in New York at a solemn ceremony their union had called to show solidarity with the Government and people of the United States and to extend sympathy to those affected by Tuesday's terrorist attacks.

Postponed by terrorist attack, 'peace bell' ceremony held at UN Headquarters

14 September 2001
Three days after its traditional date - the second Tuesday of September marked as the International Day of Peace -- the annual ringing of the Peace Bell was held today at United Nations Headquarters in New York in a sombre expression of solidarity with the victims of this week's devastating terrorist attacks against the United States.