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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.

Annan, UN congratulated by leaders from around the world on Nobel Peace Prize

15 October 2001
Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who along with the United Nations was awarded the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, has received a stream of congratulatory messages from leaders around the world, his spokesman said today.

Annan and drug companies reaffirm joint commitment in fight against AIDS

5 October 2001
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and top officials from the world's major drug companies have reaffirmed their joint commitment in the fight against AIDS after meeting to take stock of progress in expanding access to HIV treatment and care in developing countries.