Kofi Annan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, intends to appoint the UN humanitarian affairs official from New Zealand as his temporary special representative in Iraq. UN officials announced on Tuesday that Mr. Annan will appoint Ross Mountain, the UN humanitarian coordinator, to succeed Sergio Vieira de Mello, who was killed in the bombings last August in Baghdad. UN sources say that Mr. Mountain will serve as the special representative until a permanent successor to the late Mr. de Mello is appointed, and after the permanent representative is designated, he will act as the deputy and assistant to the permanent special representative. Mr. Mountain is currently the director of UN humanitarian programs, which is headquartered in Geneva.
Kofi Annan Appoints Temporary Special Representative in Iraq - 2003-12-10
Kofi Annan has appointed Ross Mountain as the temporary special representative in Iraq following the assassination of Sergio Vieira de Mello. This appointment is crucial for maintaining UN operations in the region during a turbulent time. The move underscores the UN's ongoing commitment to humanitarian efforts in Iraq.
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Kofi Annan appoints Ross Mountain as temporary special representative in Iraq.
- Kofi Annan appoint Ross Mountain
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The appointment of a new UN representative is vital for addressing humanitarian needs in Iraq.
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