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United Nations: U.S. Blocks Re-Appointment of Boutros-Ghali as U.N. Secretary-general; Kofi Annan Elected as Successor

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 February 2009

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No. That decision was taken by the President several months ago. It was a decision, really a prospective decision. The President felt that he could not provide the new leadership for the U.N. unless there was a change in the U.N. Secretary General.

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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1997

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References

1. Department of State Press Release, November 26, 1996.

2. Department of State Press Release, December 5, 1996.

3. Department of State Press Release, December 6, 1996.

4. United Nations Press Release (S/RES/1090), December 13, 1996.

5. United Nations Press Release (S/RES/1091), December 13, 1996.

6. United Nations Press Release, December 13, 1996.

7. United Nations Press Release (S/SM/6131), December 13, 1996.

8. United Nations Press Release (S/SM/6133/Rev.1), December 17, 1996.

9. United Nations Press Release (GA/9211), December 17, 1996.

10. United Nations Press Release (GA/9212), December 18, 1996.