Press Releases

August 6, 1999
UNIS/SG/2330
Secretary-General Welcomes News of Humanitarian Ceasefire in Sudan
August 9, 1999
UNIS/SG/2328
Giandomenico Picco to Be Secretary-General’s Representative for ’Year of Dialogue Among ’Civilizations in 2001
August 9, 1999
UNIS/SG/2329
Secretary-General, Seriously Concerned at Continued Fighting in Afghanistan, Urges End to ’Senseless ’Self-destruction
August 10, 1999
UNIS/SG/2330/Rev.1*
Secretary-General, Seriously Concerned at Continued Fighting in Afghanistan, Urges End to ’Senseless Self-destruction
August 12, 1999
UNIS/SG/2331
Secretary-General Greatly Relieved at News of Release of All United Nations and Ecomog Personnel Detained by Rebel Group in Sierra Leone
August 12, 1999
UNIS/SG/2332
Secretary-General Increasingly Concerned at Repeated Incidents Between India and Pakistan
August 12, 1999
UNIS/SG/2333
Secretary-General’s Statement on Occasion of First Anniversary of Murder of Iranian Diplomats in Mazar-e-sharif
August 13, 1999
UNIS/SG/2334
Secretary-General Says United Nations Will Continue to Find Guidance, Inspiration and Courage in Geneva Conventions
August 13, 1999
UNIS/SG/2335
Secretary-General, Regretting Shortfall, Calls for Greater International Response to Humanitarian Crises in Africa
August 15, 1999
UNIS/SG/2338*Re
Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s Address to the Permanent Council of the OSCE
August 16, 1999
UNIS/SG/2336
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned at Abduction of Six Expatriates and Three Staff of Non-governmental Organizations in Liberia
August 16, 1999
UNIS/SG/2337
Secretary-General Welcomes Decision by Supreme Court of Tajikistan to Legalize Political Parties Belonging to United Tajik Opposition
August 17, 1999
UNIS/SG/2338*
Kofi Annan Has Great Hopes That United Nations and OSCE Can Successfully Meet Challenge of Kosovo Together
August 17, 1999
UNIS/SG/2339
Secretary-General Very Concerned About Clashes Since Last Weekend in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo
August 17, 1999
UNIS/SG/2340
In Message to Opening of World Youth Orchestra Concert, Secretary-General Says Young People’s Voices Will Be Heard at United Nations
August 19, 1999
UNIS/SG/2341
Kofi Annan Stresses Urgent Need to Develop Processes, Mechanisms and Policies to Better Link Developing Countries to Benefits of Globalization
August 20, 1999
UNIS/SG/2342
Secretary-General Calls on Government and Rebel Forces in Burundi to End Attacks on Civilian Population, Abide by International Humanitarian Law
August 24, 1999
UNIS/SG/2343
Secretary-General Says Peoples of Africa Cannot Continue to Pay Exorbitant Costs of the Conflicts Raging in and Among Their Countries
August 25, 1999
UNIS/SG/2344
Secretary-General Seeks Concerted Effort to Improve Education, Reduce Number of World’s Illiterate
August 27, 1999
UNIS/SG/2345
Secretary-General Appalled by Widespread Violence in Dili
August 31, 1999
UNIS/SG/2346
UN Will Be in East Timor ’to Work with You to Implement Whatever Choice You Make ’Tommorow
August 31, 1999
UNIS/SG/2347
In Message on Eve of East Timor Consultation, Secretary-General Stresses Peace, Restraint and Tolerance
August 31, 1999
UNIS/SG/2348
Secretary-General, Pleased Over ’Extraordinary Turnout in East Timor, Congratulates Portugal and Indonesia for Spirit of Cooperation
September 1, 1999
UNIS/SG/2349
Secretary-General Learns with Great Distress of Murderous Attacks Committed by Rebels in Burundi
September 1, 1999
UNIS/SG/2350
Secretary-General Urges Individuals, Offices, Industries to Do All They Can to Be ’Ozone-friendly
September 1, 1999
UNIS/SG/2351
Secretary-General Welcomes Rcd Signing of Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement on Democratic Republic of Congo
September 2, 1999
UNIS/SG/2352
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Today’s Violence Outside Unamet Headquarters in Dili
September 6, 1999
UNIS/SG/2353
People of East Timor Reject Proposed Special Autonomy, Express Wish to Begin Transition to Independence, Secretary-General Informs Security Council
September 6, 1999
UNIS/SG/2354
Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at United Nations Headquarters, on September 3rd, 1999
September 8, 1999
UNIS/SG/2355
Secretary-General Expresses Extreme Concern Over Recent and Current Developments in East Timor
September 9, 1999
UNIS/SG/2356
Secretary-General Stresses Shift from Culture of Reaction to One of Prevention in 1999 Report on Work of Organization
September 9, 1999
UNIS/SG/2357
Secretary-General Stresses Shift from Culture of Reaction to One of Prevention in 1999 Report on Work of Organization
September 9, 1999
UNIS/SG/2358
Introduction to the Secretary-General’s Annual Report on the Work of the Organization, 1999
September 10, 1999
UNIS/NAR/674
Opium Productin in Afghanistan in 1999 Rises to the Record Level of 4,600 Metric Tons
September 10, 1999
UNIS/SG/2359
For UN, No Challenge Is More Pressing, No Goal More Daunting than Freeing Humanity from Shackles of Poverty, Says Secretary-General
September 11, 1999
UNIS/SG/2363
Kofi Annan Says Time Has Come for Indonesia to Seek International Community’s Help to Bring Order and Security to East Timor
September 13, 1999
UNIS/SG/2360
Transcript of Press Conference of Secretary-General Kofi Annan at Headquarters, 10 September
September 13, 1999
UNIS/SG/2361
Secretary-General, in Address to ’Learning Never ’Ends Colloquium, Calls Education Investment Which Yields Highest Profit
September 13, 1999
UNIS/SG/2362
Secretary-General Stresses Need for Culture of Peace
September 14, 1999
UNIS/SG/2364
Secretary-General Welcomes Indonesia’s Acceptance of International Assistance in East Timor
September 14, 1999
UNIS/SG/2365
Debate on World’s Agenda Contains Practicalities and Element of Prayer Says Secretary-General in Remarks to Annual Prayer Service
September 14, 1999
UNIS/SG/2366
"Peace Is in Our "Hands Says Secretary-General at Headquarters Peace Bell Ceremony
September 21, 1999
UNIS/SG/2381
The Secretary-General Address to the United Nations General Assembly
September 27, 1999
UNIS/CTBT/3
Conference on Facilitating the Entry Into Force of the CTBT to Be Held at Vienna
September 27, 1999
UNIS/OS/212
United Nations/international Astronautical Federation Workshop on "Space: An Integral Part of Sustainable "Development
September 30, 1999
UNIS/VIC/83
United Nations Commemorates 20 Years of the Vienna International Centre
November 3, 1999
UNIS/PI/192
Upgrading UN Websites in All Languages Requires Significant Investment, Under-secretary-General Tells Information Committee
November 3, 1999
UNIS/SG/2436
On Eve of World Trade Organization Ministerial Meeting, Secretary-General Stresses Linkage of Development, Human Rights
November 3, 1999
UNIS/SG/2437
Secretary-General, in Statement to Oslo Ceremony for Yitzak Rabin, Says Rabin Led His People in Truest, Most Noble Sense of Word
November 4, 1999
UNIS/PI/193
Developing Language Versions of Web Site Promises Wider Access, Lower Cost, Under Secretary-General Tells Information Committee
November 4, 1999
UNIS/SC/1154
Security Council, Voting Concurrently with General Assembly, Elects Five Members to International Court of Justice
November 4, 1999
UNIS/SG/2438
Secretary-General Says UNCTAD X Will Permit Formulation of Strategies Aimed at Integration in World Economy of Developing Countries
November 8, 1999
UNIS/ENV/75
Ministers Pledge to Finalize Climate Agreement by November 2000
November 9, 1999
UNIS/PI/194
Information Committee Adopts Final Report, Winds up Session
November 11, 1999
UNIS/PI/195
UN Cyberschoolbus Sponsors ’Peace Flag ’Project to Celebrate International Year for A Culture of Peace
November 11, 1999
UNIS/SC/1155
Prosecutor for Former Yugoslavia, Rwanda Tribunals Briefs Security Council, Emphasizes Need for Cooperation from States
November 11, 1999
UNIS/SG/2439
Secretary General Welcomes "Accessibility as Theme of International Day of Disabled Persons Observance
November 12, 1999
UNIS/DSG/22
Tenth Anniversary of Child Rights Convention ’A Wonderful ’Victory Says Deputy Secretary-General at General Assembly Ceremony
November 12, 1999
UNIS/SG/2440
Secretary-General Salutes Japan’s Contributions to Multilateralism; Urges Greater Involvement in Peacekeeping, Regional Initiatives
November 15, 1999
UNIS/SC/1156
Security Council Extends Observer Mission in Tajikistan Until 15 May 2000
November 15, 1999
UNIS/SC/1157
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Demands Deepened Commitment to Peace Process in Abkhazia, Georgia
November 15, 1999
UNIS/SC/1158
Security Council, in Presidential Statement, Reaffirms Commitment in Somalia, Expresses Grave Concern at Humanitarian Situation
November 15, 1999
UNIS/SC/1159
Burundi Situation ’Precarious, Steps Needed to Strengthen Peace Process Security Council Told During Day-long Debate on Crisis
November 15, 1999
UNIS/SC/1160
Security Council Calls on Parties to End Violence in Burundi, Pursue Negotiations; Murder of United Nations Personnel Is Condemned
November 15, 1999
UNIS/SG/2441
Secretary-General Stresses Need to Begin Now Developing New Jobs and Infrastructure in African Cities
November 16, 1999
UNIS/SC/1161
Security Council Announces Measures Against Taliban for Failure to Hand Over Usama Bin Laden
November 16, 1999
UNIS/SG/2442
Struggle for Tolerance Is Struggle for Humanity Itself Says Secretary-General in Message on International Day
November 16, 1999
UNIS/SG/2443
Secretary-General Says Proximity Talks on Cyprus Will Start 3 December
November 16, 1999
UNIS/SG/2444
Secretary-General Discusses Northern Caucasus Situation with Prime Minister of Russian Federation
November 17, 1999
UNIS/GA/SPD/23
Fourth Committee Begins Consideration of Questions Relating to Information
November 17, 1999
UNIS/SG/2446
Secretary-General, in Message to Mobile Information Society Conference, Says Telecommunications Must Be Partner in Struggle Against Poverty
November 17, 1999
UNIS/SG/2447
Secretary-General Calls for Global Attainment of Children’s Rights
November 17, 1999
UNIS/SG/2448
Kosovo Crash Victims Gave Life to Words ’Humanitarian ’Imperative, Says Secretary-General to Rome Memorial Service
November 18, 1999
UNIS/GA/SPD/24
Fourth Committee Continues Discussion of Information Questions
November 18, 1999
UNIS/PI/196
Fourth World Television Forum to Draw 750 Participants from 80 Countries; Will Look at Medium’s Impact on Peace and Development
November 18, 1999
UNIS/SG/2449
Secretary-General Invokes ’Dialogue Among ’Civilizations at Beijing Seminar
November 19, 1999
UNIS/GA/1611
General Assembly President, on Africa Industrialization Day, Reflects on Progress of Industry in Continent of ’Vast, Untapped ’Potential
November 19, 1999
UNIS/PI/197
Fourth World Television Forum Opens at Headquarters - Addressing Theme: ’Mirror or Map? the Impact of Television on Peace and ’Development
November 19, 1999
UNIS/PI/198
Statement by Mr. Kensaku Hogen Under-secretary-General for Communications and Public Information in the Debate of Item 91:"questions Relating to "Information Special Political and Decolonization Committee
November 19, 1999
UNIS/SG/2450
Secretary-General Flags Progress, Problems, as International Law Decade Ends
November 19, 1999
UNIS/SG/2451
Global Effort Needed Against Terrorism, Says Secretary-General but Responses Must Be Sophisticated, Proportional
November 19, 1999
UNIS/SG/2452
Secretary-General, Addressing UN Television Forum, Says Media Attention Helps Fund-raising for Crisis Victims in ’Faraway ’Countries
November 22, 1999
UNIS/SG/2453
Secretary-General Kofi Annan Stresses Need to Begin Now Developing New Jobs and Infrastructure in African Cities
November 24, 1999
UNIS/SG/2454
Secretary-General Launches Consolidated Appeals Process; Requests $2.4 Billion in Humanitarian Aid
November 26, 1999
UNIS/BIO/533
Secretary-General Appoints Mazlan Othman Director of Office for Outer Space Affairs
November 26, 1999
UNIS/VIC/86
The Danube Programme Coordination Unit (pcu) and Aqua Press International Have the Pleasure of Inviting You to the Launch of the "Aritsts for the "Danube Initiative
November 29, 1999
UNIS/SG/2455/Rev.1
The Secretary-General - Address to the Third Ministerial Meeting of the World Trade Organisation Seattle, 30 November 1999
November 29, 1999
UNIS/SG/2456
Secretary-General Salutes International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People
November 30, 1999
UNIS/SC/1162
Secretary-General Says Global Effort Against Armed Conflict Needs Change from ’Culture of Reaction to Culture of ’Prevention
November 30, 1999
UNIS/SG/2456/Rev.1
Secretary-General Salutes International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People
December 1, 1999
UNIS/NAR/678
World AIDS Day 1999 - UNDCP and UNAIDS Launch Major HIV/AIDS Prevention Initiative in Central Asia
December 1, 1999
UNIS/SC/1163
Security Council Debate Said to Help in Creating ’Ethos of Conflict ’Prevention, Support for Intervention
December 1, 1999
UNIS/SC/1164
Security Council Sets Date for Election of New President for International Court of Justice
December 1, 1999
UNIS/SG/2457
In World AIDS Day Message, Secretary-General Notes Continuing Death Toll, Urges Stepped-up Efforts towards Prevention and Cure
December 1, 1999
UNIS/SG/2458
Effective Deterrent Action Is Key to Conflict Prevention, Secretary-General Tells Security Council
December 1, 1999
UNIS/SG/2460
Secretary-General Says Persistence of Slavery, in Era of Human Rights Progress, Demands Action by Global Community
December 1, 1999
UNIS/SG/2461
In Human Rights Day Message, Secretary-General Calls for Renewal of Efforts to Defeat Racism in All Its Forms
December 1, 1999
UNIS/SG/2462
Secretary-General Hopes Prestige and Authority of Nelson Mandela Will Lead to Reinvigoration of Burundi Peace Process
December 1, 1999
UNIS/SG/2463
Secretary-General Urges United States to Reject Isolationism, Recognize Its Interests Often Match Those of United Nations
December 5, 1999
UNIS/DEV/94
Volunteers Shape the World Around Them, Says Executive Coordinator of UN Volunteer Programme in Message for International Day
December 8, 1999
UNIS/SG/2464
Secretary-General Thanks Canada for Sustained Support of United Nations, with ’Vision and Profound ’Understanding of Global Mission
December 8, 1999
UNIS/SG/2465
Secretary-General Says ’Global ’People-power Best Thing for United Nations in Long Time, Needing Response in Partnership with Civil Society
December 20, 1999
UNIS/PI/200
Web Site for Social Summit Special Session Launched
December 24, 1999
UNIS/GA/1613
Statement on United Nations Programme Budget for 2000-2001
December 24, 1999
UNIS/SG/2476
Secretary-General Commending Extraordinary Efforts of Dr. Kouchner, Reaffirms Total Confidence in Kosovo Special Representative
December 24, 1999
UNIS/SG/A/107
Secretary-General Appoints New Personal Envory for Talks Between Greece, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
December 30, 1999
UNIS/SG/2478
"The Meaning of International "Community
December 30, 1999
UNIS/SG/2479
"We the Peoples": the United Nations and Human Rights in the 21st Century
December 30, 1999
UNIS/SG/A/108
Secretary-General Appoints Force Commander, Deputy Force Commancer for UN Transitional Administration in East Timor
December 31, 1999
UNIS/SG/2480
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