KOFI ANNAN & IRAQ

December 2004
Annan condemns deadly bombing outside home of Iraqi political leader
27 December, New York | News story | Text |
Iraqis have first chance in long while to reclaim their destiny - Annan
22 December, New York | News story | Text |
Annan recommits UN to help Iraq hold elections after deadly terror attacks
20 December, New York | News story | Text |
Annan intends to increase number of staff in Iraq, orders security review
15 December, New York | News story | Text |
November 2004
In Egypt, Annan urges world unity to promote stable and prosperous Iraq
23 November, New York | News story | Text |
Annan condemns 'brutal execution' of aid worker in Iraq
17 November, New York | News story | Text |
Annan says UN will do all it can to help Iraqis advance political process
5 November, New York | News story | Text |
October 2004
January elections in Iraq still ‘technically possible,' Secretary-General says
21 October, New York | News story | Text |
Elections in Iraq on track, Annan says
19 October, New York | News story | Text |
September 2004
Annan welcomes release of hostages in Iraq
28 September, New York | News story | Text |
Annan re-affirms UN commitment to supporting elections in Iraq by January
17 September, New York | News story | Interview |
Lessons of Iraq war underscore importance of UN Charter - Annan
16 September, New York | News story | Interview |
Annan urges 'immediate and unconditional' release of all hostages in Iraq
8 September, New York | News story | Text |
August 2004
Annan 'appalled' by murder of 12 Nepalese civilian hostages in Iraq
31 August, New York | News story | Text |
Iraq: Annan welcomes cleric's effort to broker peace in Najaf
26 August, New York | News story | Text |
UN wrestling with security questions one year after Baghdad bombing – Annan
19 August, Geneva | News story | Text | Video |
Annan offers UN help to end fighting in Iraqi holy city of Najaf
13 August, New York | News story | Text |
Concerned at bloodshed in Iraq, Annan calls for ceasefire
7 August, New York | News story | Text |
Iraq's national conference must be as inclusive as possible, Annan says
4 August, New York | News story | Text | Video |
Annan stresses need to take security threats seriously, protect aid workers
3 August, New York | News story | Text | Video |
July 2004
Annan condemns hostage-taking after 2 Pakistanis killed in Iraq
30 July, New York | News story | Text |
UN role in Iraq is to support its people, Annan and his new envoy say (Press encounter)
22 July, New York | News story | Text |
Annan urges release of Bulgarian and Filipino hostages(Statement attributable to Spokesman)
9 July, New York | News story | Text |
June 2004
Hailing new opportunity to stabilize Iraq, Annan pledges UN's support
29 June, New York | News story | Text |
Welcoming Iraq back to family of nations, Annan urges reconciliation
28 June, New York | News story | Text |
Annan pledges UN will play its role in Iraq's next phase
8 June, New York | News story | Text | Video |
UN stands ready to do 'utmost' to help restore peace, Annan tells Council
7 June, New York | News story | Text | Video |
Announcement of new Iraqi Government marks new start, Annan says
1 June, New York | News story | Text | Video |
May 2004
Annan expects Security Council to authorize multinational force to remain in Iraq
17 May, New York | News story | Text |
Annan expects Security Council to authorize multinational force to remain in Iraq
3 May, New York | News story |
In Washington, Annan voices hope that US and UK will discipline soldiers who beat Iraqi prisoners
2 May, New York | News story | Text |
April 2004
Annan 'deeply disturbed' by media images of Iraqi prisoners being mistreated
30 April, New York | News story | Text |
Annan urges US caution in Fallujah, warns military action would heighten resistance
28 April, New York | News story | Text | Video |
Annan hopeful of political settlement to Fallujah fighting
26 April, New York | News story | Text |
Annan names independent panel to probe 'Oil-for-Food' allegations
21 April, New York | News story | Text | Video |
Annan fears Basra bombings indicate Iraqi violence is spreading
21 April, New York | News story | Text | Video |
Annan, Blair agree on need for new Security Council resolution on Iraq
16 April, New York | News story | Text |
Iraq to top agenda of meeting between Annan and UK's Blair
15 April, New York | News story | Text |
Annan condemns killing of hostages in Iraq, urges end to abductions
15 April, New York | News story | Text |
Annan says insecurity prevents return of large UN team to Iraq (segment)
13 April, New York | News story | Text | Video |
March 2004
Annan takes strong disciplinary measures after probe reveals security failures in Iraq
29 March, New York | News story | Text |
Annan informs key players of UN's intention to send team back to Iraq
19 March, New York | News story | Text | Video |
Annan urges international resolve to help Iraqis after latest terrorist attack
17 March, New York | News story | Text |
Annan, Security Council denounce terrorist attacks in Iraq and Pakistan
2 March, New York | News story | Text |
February 2004
Consensus emerges that Iraq elections cannot be held before 30 June
19 February, New York | News story | Video |
Secretary-General's press encounter upon arrival at UNHQ (segment)
18 February, New York | Text |
Annan hopes to make decision on elections later this week
17 February, New York | TextNews story |
Annan again stresses need for security to enable UN return to Iraq
12 February, New York | TextNews story |
Annan hopes to make decision on possible Iraq elections by end of February
9 February, New York | TextNews story | Video |
As UN team arrives in Iraq, Annan voices hope it will help resolve impasse
7 February, New York | Text | News story |
With splits over Iraq subsiding, Annan urges joint efforts to face new challenges
6 February, New York | Text | News story |
UN team will consult with cross-section of Iraqis, explore election options
4 February, New York | Text | News story | Video |
UN Secretary-General and US President hold 'constructive' talks on Iraq
3 February, Washington, DC | Text | News story |
January 2004
UN electoral team set to travel to Iraq in a 'few days,' Annan says
30 January, Brussels | Text | News story |
With adequate security, UN will send electoral team to Iraq
27 January, Paris | Text | News story |
Annan to decide on election team for Iraq
26 January, Stockholm | Text | News story |
Middle East peace, Iraq and AIDS focus of Annan's talks with leaders in Davos
23 January, Davos | Text | News story |
Annan to mull request for UN advice on possibility of elections for Iraq
19 January, New York | Text | News story | Video |
Annan says he expects US to be at meeting on UN's future role in Iraq
6 January, New York | News story | Video |

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