United Nations Secretary-General Saddened by Iraq War

Staff / Truthdig Dec 4, 2006 As he prepares to leave office after 10 years, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan spoke to the BBC about his sorrow at not being able to prevent the war in Iraq, and described the violence there as "much worse" than civil war. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lebanon Cease-Fire to Start Monday

Staff / Truthdig Aug 13, 2006 The cease-fire in Lebanon will take effect Monday morning, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has announced. Israel and Lebanon agreed to the timing during a meeting with Annan on Saturday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Annan: Hostilities Between Israel and Hezbollah Must Stop

Staff / Truthdig Jul 20, 2006 U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan demanded a cease-fire while also condemning Hezbollah and attacking Israel for "excessive use of force." The European Union made similar demands for a cessation of violence and pledged 10 million euros in aid. Bombed-out roads in southern Lebanon are hampering aid efforts. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )