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UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has expressed great concern over the "systematic policy of revenge and attack" in Kosovo, calling for an end to violence and tolerance. Annan, who is meeting with Bosnian leaders to strengthen the rule of law and form a multi-ethnic society, will visit Kosovo on
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In a historic moment, the world's symbolic 6 billionth inhabitant, a baby boy, was born at Kosevo Hospital in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, bringing attention to the country's tumultuous past and the ongoing struggle of its people. The child's birth coincided with the announcement of the
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Following the overwhelming vote for independence in East Timor, Indonesian President B.J. Habibie has expressed the government's acceptance of the outcome, citing the democratic choice made by the majority of the population. This move comes after the voting process, which saw 78% of the 446,953 voters
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United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in East Timor, urging the Indonesian government to take immediate measures to control the situation. Annan's remarks came after an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, which dispatched a fact-finding mission to Indonesia to
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The United Nations has rebuffed Australian police in East Timor, deciding against allowing them to carry sidearms for their own protection as the territory prepares for an autonomy vote. The decision comes despite rising violence and a recent grenade attack on a UN vehicle, leaving two people injured. The 280-strong
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United Nations officials have expressed deep concern over the increasing violence and intimidation in East Timor, despite Indonesia's assurances to rein in militias. UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has recommended the deployment of military advisers to join the mission overseeing the province's autonomy ballot, citing the continued
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The Yugoslavia crisis has brought forth various special envoys, tasked with finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Among them are Victor Chernomyrdin, Russia's special envoy, and Carl Bildt, one of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan's appointed envoys. Despite their efforts, progress has been slow, and many
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United Nations members and Secretary-General Kofi Annan have welcomed the signing of a cease-fire agreement in Lome, Togo, which brings an end to the nearly 8-year-old civil conflict in Sierra Leone. The agreement, signed on Tuesday, provides for guarantees of safe and unhindered humanitarian access and the immediate release of
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U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan cautioned against expecting a quick resolution to the Kosovo crisis after returning from talks in Russia and Germany. Meanwhile, NATO's air campaign against Yugoslavia intensified, with warplanes striking at multiple power plants and transformer yards. Diplomatic efforts continued, with President Clinton softening his
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UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has announced a humanitarian assessment mission to Kosovo province in Yugoslavia, aimed at permitting the return of refugees in a secure environment. Annan met with Russia's Balkans envoy, Viktor Chernomyrdin, to discuss the withdrawal of Yugoslav forces from Kosovo and the deployment of an
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The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting to discuss the US and British airstrikes on Iraq, with several countries condemning the action. UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan expressed deep regret over the use of force, stating that it was a "sad day for the world." The US
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U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan expressed his deep regret and sadness over the U.S.-led military strikes on Iraq, stating that the actions of the United States have not lived up to the principles of the United Nations. Annan had been working to avoid the use of force and
