Kofi Annan (file photo)
7 October 2004 -- United Nations workers are calling on Secretary-General Kofi Annan to pull all UN staff out of Iraq.
Two groups representing more than 60,000 UN staff members cited a dramatic escalation in attacks in Iraq. In a joint letter, the staff organizations said the UN regrettably "has become a direct target."
Annan pulled out UN staff from Iraq last year after two bombings on UN headquarters in Baghdad. In August, Annan allowed back a small UN contingent.
UN spokesman Fred Eckhard said the UN would take note of the letter, but any decision would be based on advice from the UN security adviser.
(AP)
Annan pulled out UN staff from Iraq last year after two bombings on UN headquarters in Baghdad. In August, Annan allowed back a small UN contingent.
UN spokesman Fred Eckhard said the UN would take note of the letter, but any decision would be based on advice from the UN security adviser.
(AP)