UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has come out opposed to the Bush administration’s draft resolution on Iraq thus throwing into doubt what the UN’s future will be in Iraq. Annan has advocated for allowing the Iraqis to first form a government before writing a constitution. The U.S. has warned against a quick transfer of power. One diplomat told Agence France Press that Annan said in a private meeting he saw no way for “two powers” to be in charge in Iraq and that, as long as the US is occupying Iraq, it would be difficult for the United Nations to take part. In addition Annan said the Security Council needs “radical reform” to remain relevant in a one-superpower world.
Annan Suggests Limited UN Role in Iraq
HeadlineOct 03, 2003