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United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has called on the presidents of Guinea and Liberia to exercise restraint and support efforts to reduce tension and restore peace along their shared border. The appeal comes as thousands of refugees flee violent conflicts in Liberia and Sierra Leone into neighboring Guinea. Annan'
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Iraq's refusal to allow independent experts into the country to assess the living conditions of its citizens has been described as a "barrier" to addressing the severe suffering caused by economic sanctions. Secretary General Kofi Annan has reportedly expressed frustration with Iraq's non-cooperation, citing
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A mob led by militiamen attacked a United Nations refugee office in West Timor, killing three staff members, including a person from Puerto Rico, and possibly another aid worker. The attack has sparked outrage across the world, with United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan condemning the incident and demanding that
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As the U.N. Millennium Summit kicked off, Secretary-General Kofi Annan began a round of bilateral discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, marking the start of a historic gathering of world leaders. Annan and Barak's 35-minute session covered a range of topics, including the Middle East peace
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United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan announced on June 16 that a U.N. verification team had confirmed the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of Security Council Resolution 425 of 1978. However, Lebanese Prime Minister Selim Hoss disputed the claim, stating
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UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan expressed deep concern over the recent fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and urged the Security Council to take action against foreign troops if they fail to withdraw. Annan told the 15-member panel in a written report that the situation in the DRC
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United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan met with Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai in Bangkok, pledging to negotiate with Burma to lessen the refugee burden on Thailand. Annan expressed interest in the plight of 100,000 ethnic Karen refugees currently sheltered in Thai camps near the Burmese border. The meeting follows
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United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan announced a seamless transition in East Timor to UNTAET, a welcome development in the region. Meanwhile, in Kosovo, U.S. and German peacekeeping forces faced protests from Serbs searching for weapons. In Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy trial was postponed, and in the Philippines,
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UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan arrived in Indonesia on Tuesday, one day after President Abdurrahman Wahid suspended former military chief Wiranto over his alleged involvement in atrocities in East Timor. Annan welcomed Wahid's move but stated that a global tribunal to try those responsible for the violence in East
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Philippine President Joseph Estrada received a visit from UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, who expressed his gratitude for the Philippines' active efforts in helping East Timor rebuild its economy. Annan thanked President Estrada for promising help for East Timor leaders Jose Ramos-Horta and Xanana Gusmao, and for hosting them
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Chinese President Jiang Zemin reaffirmed his country's commitment to the principles of the UN Charter and its dedication to world peace and development during a meeting with visiting UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. The two leaders exchanged views on various regional and global issues, highlighting China's support
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U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan issued a damning report on the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, blaming the international community, the U.N. Security Council, and peacekeepers for their inadequate response to the crisis. The report, ordered by the U.N. General Assembly, highlights the catastrophic consequences of the fall of Srebrenica
