terror

Michael Chandler

Strides made against Al-Qaida but network still poses danger, UN experts report

17 December 2002
Countries have collectively made strides in reducing the operational capability of the Al-Qaida network, which has suffered significant disruptions to its infrastructure, according to the latest report by a United Nations Security Council expert panel.
Council President Alfonso Valdivieso

Security Council condemns last month's terrorist attacks in Kenya

13 December 2002
The United Nations Security Council today strongly condemned last month's terrorist attacks in Kenya, where a bomb blast shook a resort hotel and missiles were fired at an Israeli airliner.
Sergio Vieira de Mello

States must fight terrorism while safeguarding human rights, UN official says

9 December 2002
Countries have an obligation to fight international terrorism, but in the process they must also protect human rights, Sergio Vieira de Mello, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said today in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Kenya-based UN officials condemn terrorist bombings in Mombasa

29 November 2002
United Nations officials based in Kenya and elsewhere today voiced strong condemnation of Thursday’s attacks in Mombasa on a hotel and an Israeli civilian airplane.
Kofi Annan

Deploring attacks in Kenya, Annan urges broad fight against terrorism

29 November 2002
Condemning Thursday’s terrorist attacks in Mombasa, Kenya, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today called for a comprehensive approach to the scourge.

New vision for global security needed to confront threat of terrorism, Annan says

21 November 2002
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today called for a new vision of global security that would respect human rights, confront the threat of terrorism and draw upon the resources and legitimacy of multilateral cooperation.

World needs UN more than ever, Annan tells US audience

12 November 2002
The world has rarely needed the United Nations as much as it does today, particularly in dealing with global dangers such as terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said tonight in Washington, D.C.

Relieved at end of Moscow hostage crisis, Annan mourns those who died

26 October 2002
Reacting to the end of the hostage crisis which has rocked Moscow in recent days, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today condemned the terrorist practice and extended condolences to all those affected.
Sergio Vieira de Mello

UN rights official condemns Bali bomb attack, pledges support for anti-terrorism fight

14 October 2002
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights today strongly condemned Saturday's deadly attack in Bali, Indonesia, and pledged his full support for efforts to root out terrorism.

UN reports seven of its personnel injured in Bali attack

14 October 2002
Seven United Nations personnel were injured by the terrorist blast that rocked Bali, Indonesia, over the weekend, according to a spokesperson for the world body.