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Stressing war not inevitable, UN outlines plans for humanitarian aid to Iraq

Underscoring the belief of Secretary-General Kofi Annan that war in Iraq is not inevitable, a senior United Nations relief official today outlined the world body's plans for humanitarian assistance to that country in the event of armed conflict.

Annan to brief Security Council on UN contingency plans for relief aid to Iraq

Secretary-General Kofi Annan will brief the members of the Security Council later this week on the status of contingency planning by the United Nations for humanitarian assistance for Iraq in the event of war.