Kofi Annan
UN Secretary-General
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View Timeline →Myanmar: 71 killed in attacks by Muslim militants on police and border guards
In Myanmar, 71 people were killed in attacks by Rohingya militants on police and border posts, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The…
An Overview of Significant Events in the Syrian Crisis Since March 2011
The article outlines the key events in the Syrian civil war from March 2011 to the present, highlighting the initial protests, the rise of various…
Iran-Saudi Arabia Disputes Over Syria Reach Davos
At the Davos summit, Iranian and Saudi officials had a heated disagreement over Syria, reflecting ongoing tensions that hinder peace talks. Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif…
Kofi Annan Urges Sudanese Government to Comply with Darfur Resolution - 2004-08-04
Kofi Annan has called on the Sudanese government to comply with a UN resolution regarding the Darfur region, warning of consequences if they fail to…
Colin Powell and Kofi Annan Call for Crisis Reduction in Darfur - 2004-07-23
Colin Powell and Kofi Annan have urged Sudan to take action to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, where violence has led to mass displacement…
South Korea Still Plans to Deploy 3,000 More Troops to Iraq in August - 2004-06-23
South Korea plans to send an additional 3,000 troops to Iraq despite the recent beheading of a South Korean citizen, Kim Sun-il, by terrorists. This…
Israeli Military Assault on Southern Gaza Strip - 2003-12-23
An Israeli military assault on the southern Gaza Strip resulted in at least 8 Palestinian deaths and over 30 injuries, as part of efforts to…
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…
Letter to Kofi Annan for the Protection of Afsaneh Norouzi's Life - 2003-10-14
A group of Iranian activists has sent an electronic letter to Kofi Annan, urging him to intervene to save Afsaneh Norouzi from execution. Norouzi was…
Kofi Annan's Request to the Military Government of Burma - 2003-06-03
Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary-General, called for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi after her arrest by the Burmese military government. The UN and…
Hans Blix Visits Several Locations in Iraq - 2003-01-14
Hans Blix, head of the UN weapons inspection team, visited Iraq to expand inspections with U.S. and British intelligence support. President Bush expressed frustration over…
Exchange of Fire Between Palestinians and Israelis Continues - 2002-08-05
The ongoing violence between Palestinians and Israelis escalated with multiple fatalities reported, including a suicide bombing in Safed. Key actors include the Israeli army, Hamas,…
Iraq Invites Weapons Inspectors to the Country - 2002-08-02
Iraq has invited UN weapons inspectors for discussions that could lead to new inspections regarding its weapons programs. This move comes amid ongoing tensions with…
Arrest of 21 Relatives of Palestinians Residing in the West Bank of Jordan - 2002-07-20
Israel has arrested 21 relatives of Palestinians in the West Bank linked to recent attacks, threatening to transfer them to Gaza. This action has drawn…
Kofi Annan Optimistic About Resolving Cyprus Dispute - 2002-05-16
Kofi Annan expressed optimism about resolving the Cyprus dispute by next month, despite ongoing tensions between Turkish and Greek Cypriots. He met with both leaders…
The World Welcomes the Freedom of Aung San Suu Kyi - 2002-05-06
The world has welcomed the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, the opposition leader in Myanmar, after 19 months of house arrest. Global leaders, including…
UN Forecasts Israel's Cooperation with Investigation Committee - 2002-04-30
The UN anticipates that Israel will make a decision regarding cooperation with a fact-finding mission about the Jenin camp on Tuesday. Kofi Annan is seeking…