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Sergio Vieira de Mello from Brazil named UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
NYP2002072906 - NEW YORK, July 29 (UPI) -- United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan (right) chats on July 29, 2002, with Sergio Vieira de Mello from Brazil the new United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights prior to his introduction to the media. mk/ep/E. Debebe/UN UPI

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“ For people who went to Iraq with the only objective of assisting the people of Iraq to be killed in such a violent and senseless manner is something than none of us will ever comprehend. ”
Annan vows U.N. not deterred in Iraq
United Press International
“ I think those who undertook this violent act are not acting on behalf of the Iraqi people. ”
Annan vows U.N. not deterred in Iraq
United Press International
“ Throughout his career he has been an outstanding servant of humanity, dedicated to relieving the suffering of his fellow men and women, helping them to resolve their conflicts and rebuild their war-torn societies, ”
U.N. chief: De Mello loss 'bitter blow'
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