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Marking UN Day, Annan says Nobel Prize should inspire greater action

24 October 2001
Marking the 56th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, Secretary-General Kofi Annan today said the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to him and the UN should inspire increased efforts to achieve the world body's goals.
Maiwut, Sudan

Unrestricted access is key to saving lives in Sudan: Annan

23 October 2001
After four decades of civil war, the people of the Sudan are in a precarious humanitarian situation that requires unrestricted access by aid workers in order to save lives, Secretary-General Kofi Annan writes in a report released today at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Development goals should shape framework of globalization - Annan

19 October 2001
The key challenge for upcoming international policy forums on how to manage globalization is to place development at the centre of their discussions, instead of viewing it as a product of globalization, according to a just released report by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan.

DR of Congo: UN mission ready for next stage of deployment - Annan

18 October 2001
In an effort to sustain the momentum of the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Secretary-General Kofi Annan has recommended that the Security Council authorize the United Nations mission in the country to move into the next phase of its operations and begin the process of disarming combatants.
Secretary-General Kofi Annan

Annan condemns assassination of Israeli cabinet minister

17 October 2001
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan was "appalled" to learn of the assassination of an Israeli cabinet minister and has denounced the killing, his spokesman said today in New York.

Annan urges African leaders to ratify anti-terrorism treaties

17 October 2001
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today urged African leaders gathered at a summit in Dakar to adhere to all legal instruments designed to fight the terrorist menace.

Terror attacks on US give greater impetus to UN's anti-poverty work, Annan says

17 October 2001
The work of the United Nations in raising living standards has gained greater importance following last month's terrorist attacks, which are expected to send negative economic aftershocks around the world, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said in his message on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, observed annually on 17 October.
Secretary-General Kofi Annan

Annan calls on all parties to minimize civilian casualties in Afghanistan

15 October 2001
Amid the emerging reports about casualties among the civilian population in Afghanistan, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today voiced regret over the tragic loss of life caused by the intensified conflict in the country and stressed that all concerned must work for the protection of innocent civilians and humanitarian workers.

Presenting UN budget to finance committee, Annan urges maximizing resources

15 October 2001
Presenting a new United Nations budget to the General Assembly's finance committee, Secretary-General Kofi Annan today appealed to Member States to maximize the Organization's scarce resources.

Annan considers setting up "Committee of Friends" for Somalia

15 October 2001
Concerned about the lack of progress in Somalia's peace process and the deteriorating humanitarian situation there, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan is considering establishing a "Committee of Friends" for the war-torn country.