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Kofi Annan and President Jacques Chirac at news conference

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.
Jayantha Dhanapala

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.
Pataki, Annan and Giuliani at 'ground zero'

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.
Kofi Annan, his wife Nane, visiting fire station

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.

In letter to Annan, Iran's President proposes global summit against terrorism

17 September 2001
Condemning the "alarming" terrorist attacks against the United States, the President of Iran Seyed Mohammad Khatami has proposed convening a global summit against terrorism, according to a document released today at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

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).
Secretary-General addressing staff

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.
Mr. Annan ringing Peace Bell

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.

UN staff, officials mourn terror attacks against US

13 September 2001
Over 2,000 staff from the United Nations office at Vienna today observed a moment of silence for the victims of Tuesday's terrorist attacks against the United States.

Head of UN aviation agency calls on nations to eradicate terrorist threat

13 September 2001
Reacting with shock and sadness to the terrorist attacks against the United States, the chief of the United Nations civil aviation agency has urged countries to band together in the fight against terrorism.