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Afghanistan: UN panel issues progress report on anti-Taliban sanctions

25 January 2002
The United Nations Security Council Committee monitoring sanctions imposed against the Taliban has gained useful information by working with Member States and UN agencies in carrying out its difficult task, according to a report released today in New York.
Secretary-General Kofi Annan

Arriving in Iran, Annan says he will discuss regional concerns with senior officials

25 January 2002
Arriving in Tehran this evening, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said he would review concerns facing Iran and its neighbours during meetings on Saturday with the country’s senior officials.

Annan heads to Kabul to show ‘solidarity’ with Afghan people – UN spokesman

24 January 2002
When United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan arrives in Afghanistan on Friday, he will bring with him a message of support to the country’s war-weary people, a UN spokesman said today.
Kofi Annan meets with heads of UN agencies in Pakistan

In Islamabad, Annan discusses regional concerns with Pakistani, UN officials

24 January 2002
The United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, today met with senior UN and Pakistani officials in Islamabad, where he discussed regional concerns, including the situation in Afghanistan and tensions over Kashmir.

East Timor: Annan invites world leaders to independence ceremony in May

24 January 2002
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has invited the leaders of all 189 UN Member States – and the Holy See and Switzerland – to attend the 20 May ceremony marking the independence of East Timor, a UN spokesperson said today in New York.
Kofi Annan arrives in Pakistan

Annan arrives in Pakistan for talks on Afghanistan, regional tensions

23 January 2002
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan arrived in Islamabad today for meetings with Pakistan's leadership to discuss support for the new Interim Administration in Afghanistan, as well as regional issues, including recent tensions in India-Pakistan relations.

Afghanistan: despite insecurity, UN staff presence is growing

23 January 2002
Despite continued insecurity in rural areas of Afghanistan, the United Nations now has more than 100 international aid workers inside the country at each of its regional offices, UN officials said today.

East Timor: as its mission nears end, UN assures nation of continued commitment

22 January 2002
In the waning days of its mandate, the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) will focus on security, public administration and justice, the UN’s top official in the territory told the constitutional assembly today.

Annan hails 'remarkably successful' Tokyo conference on Afghanistan recovery

22 January 2002
A major international meeting to raise funds for the recovery effort in Afghanistan concluded today in Tokyo announcing almost $2 billion in pledges and contributions for 2002, which prompted United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan to describe the forum as "remarkably successful."
Secretary-General Kofi Annan

$1.3 billion needed 'now' for Afghan recovery, Annan tells Tokyo donor forum

21 January 2002
Donors from around the world pledged generously today towards the recovery effort in Afghanistan as United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan told the opening of an international conference in Tokyo that the war-battered country needed $1.3 billion "right now" to cope with the most immediate tasks.