Kofi Annan addresses UN Security Council

Challenge of Afghanistan at ‘most urgent stage,’ Annan tells Security Council
13 November – The challenge that Afghanistan poses to the United Nations is now at its most “urgent stage” and the international community must be ready to respond, Secretary-General Kofi Annan told the Security Council today as it met to discuss the situation in that country.

Welcoming Kabul's release from 'oppressive' Taliban, Annan urges respect for law – 13 November

Intensive diplomatic efforts underway at UN – 10 November

Annan discusses Afghanistan, other regional issues with world leaders – 10 November

Annan predicts expanded UN role in promoting broad-based Afghan Government - 1 November

Annan condemns Sunday's murder of worshippers in eastern Pakistan - 29 October

Annan, Brahimi meet with US officials to consult on Afghanistan - 18 October

Annan calls on all parties to minimize civilian casualties in Afghanistan - 15 October

Annan: UN working to help Afghan civilians, protect aid workers - 9 October

Annan reappoints Lakhdar Brahimi his special envoy to Afghanistan - 3 October

Kofi Annan at news conference

Annan launches $584 million appeal to help Afghans in time of crisis - 27 September
27 September – Secretary-General Kofi Annan today launched an appeal for over half a billion dollars to shore up the United Nations humanitarian effort for Afghanistan, where current conditions are worsening in a country already ravaged by years of war and drought. FULL STORY

Annan issues plea to help avoid potential humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan - 25 September

Annan names expert group to monitor UN sanctions against Taliban - 20 September

6 million Afghans face alarming humanitarian situation, UN warns - 19 September

Afghanistan: Annan deplores assassination of Ahmad Shah Massoud - 17 September

Comprehensive approach needed to end Afghanistan conflict, Annan says - 22 August