KOFI ANNAN & IRAQ

December 2005
Annan, UN commends countrywide participation in inclusive elections
16 December, New York | News story | Text |
Annan urges Iraqis to vote peacefully as first step towards building democracy
14 December, New York | News story | Text |
Elections mark start of new phase where national dialogue vital, Annan says
9 December, New York | News story | Report |
Dismayed by kidnappings in Iraq, Annan calls for release of all those abducted
8 December, New York | News story | Text |
November 2005
Annan lauds Arab League meeting seeking Iraqi reconciliation, vows UN support
21 November, New York | News story | Text |
No cause can justify terrorist attacks, Annan says of latest Iraq bombings
18 November, New York | News story | Text |
Annan deeply concerned by reported abuse of Iraqi detainees
16 November, New York | News story | Text |
UN Secretary-General travels to Baghdad to express solidarity with Iraq
12 November, New York | News story | Text |
Secretary-General condemns latest suicide bombings in Baghdad
10 November, New York | News story | Text |
Annan condemns attacks on Iraqi tribunal defence counsellors
8 November, New York | News story | Text |
October 2005
Security Council, Annan hail bravery of Iraqis who voted on constitution
17 October, New York | News story | Text |
As Iraqis vote in constitutional referendum, Annan hails their courage
15 October, New York | News story | Text |
Annan calls for peaceful referendum vote to let people's voice be heard
13 October, New York | News story | Text |
Annan calls reversal of 'patently inappropriate' voting changes important
5 October, New York | News story | Text |
September 2005
Annan urges Iraqis to confront terror with resolve to pursue peace and democracy
30 September, New York | News story | Text |
As constitutional referendum nears, Iraqis must be more inclusive
15 September, New York | News story | Report |
Secretary-General condemns bomb attacks in Iraq
14 September, New York | News story | Text |
August 2005
Annan hails Iraq's new draft constitution, urges parties to continue inclusive process
28 August, New York | News story | Text |
Annan calls on all sides to show further flexibility in drafting constitution
23 August, New York | News story | Text |
Secretary-General calls on Iraqi leaders to reach agreement on new constitution
11 August, New York | News story | Text |
Annan cites extensive work by UN mission in Iraq, requests mandate extension
5 August, New York | News story | Text |
July 2005
Secretary-General welcomes return of Iraq's Sunnis to committee drafting new constitution
26 July, New York | News story | Text |
Annan condemns murder of Sunni constitutional committee member
19 July, New York | News story | Text |
In face of 'heinous' suicide attacks, Annan urges peace, unity, democracy
18 July, New York | News story | Text |
Annan condemns latest suicide bombing in Baghdad
13 July, New York | News story | Text |
Annan strongly condemns murder of Egyptian envoy to Iraq
7 July, New York | News story | Text |
Annan vehemently condemns attacks on international diplomats in Iraq
5 July, New York | News story | Text |
June 2005
No military solution in Iraq, all should be brought into political process – Annan
27 June, New York | News story | Text |
At world conference, Annan calls for broad burden-sharing in Iraq
22 June, Brussels | News story | Opening remarks | Closing remarks |
Ahead of international conference on Iraq, Annan pledges steadfast UN support
21 June, Brussels | News story | Text |
Annan to make Iraqi funds available for development, UN arrears
21 June, New York | News story | Text |
Annan praises deceased envoy Sergio Vieira de Mello at film screening
8 June, New York | News story | Text |
May 2005
Annan announces Iraqi request for UN assistance on drafting constitution
31 May, New York | News story | Text |
Secretary-General ‘appalled' by deadly wave of bombings in Iraq
2 May, New York | News story | Text |
April 2005
Annan appeals for end to violence in Iraq
29 April, New York | News story | Text |
New Iraqi Government is important step in transition, says Annan
28 April, New York | News story | Text |
Annan congratulates new Iraqi president; offers UN help in writing constitution
6 April, New York | News story | Text |
February 2005
Annan denounces Iraqi terror attack as seeking to undermine peace and democracy
28 February, New York | News story | Text |
Annan condemns deadly mosque bombings in Iraq, appeals for cooperation and unity
18 February, New York | News story | Text |
Secretary-General welcomes Iraqi poll results, pledges continued UN involvement
14 February, New York | News story | Text |
Looking forward to Volcker report, Annan reaffirms resolve to improve UN management
2 February, New York | News story | Text |
January 2005
Success of Iraqi election augurs well for transition, Annan says, pledging UN support
30 January, New York | News story | Text |
‘Please exercise your democratic rights,' Annan tells Iraqis two days before polls
28 January, New York | News story | Text |

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