UN Chronicle E-Alert: TERRORISM

The UN Chronicle has published various features related to the tragedy of September 11, 2001, and informed its readers about the steps taken by the United Nations to combat terrorism. This edition of the UN Chronicle Newsletter focuses on articles on international terrorism that have appeared in recent issues.

UN Chronicle Newsletter (PRWEB) September 13, 2002

As we approach the first anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 11 September, our memories go back to that tragic moment when thousands of our fellow human beings were barbarously killed. This time for reflection reminds us to continue to realistically assess our role in defeating international terrorism, as the United Nations Security Council will do in adopting a statement against terrorism during a high-level session to be held on the first-year anniversary of the attack.

The UN Chronicle has published various features related to this tragedy and informed its readers about the steps taken by the United Nations to combat terrorism. This edition of the UN Chronicle Newsletter focuses on articles on international terrorism that have appeared in recent issues.

Issue 2, 2002
· "Expectations of the United Nations in a post-September 11 World" by Michael W. Sonnenfeldt, Co-chair of the Humpty Dumpty Institute, discusses the challenges that the United Nations faces due to global terrorism. http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2002/issue2/0202p56_expectations_of_united_nations_post_september_11.html">http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2002/issue2/0202p56_expectations_of_united_nations_post_september_11.html

Issue 1, 2002
· A Comprehensive Action against Terrorism" features the General Assemblys Sixth Committee which "has assumed greater significance after the terror attacks on 11 September 2001", as well as the establishment of the International Criminal Court. http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2002/issue1/0102p64.html">http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2002/issue1/0102p64.html

Issue 4, 2001
· In the Wake of September 11" provides an overview of the responses of various UN agencies in the aftermath of the terror attacks to provide humanitarian assistance and discourage the spread of global terrorism. http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue4/0104p18.html">http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue4/0104p18.html

Issue 3, 2001
· In Perspectives", the Chronicle invited the Permanent Representatives of India, Malaysia and the Russian Federation to present their views on ways to strengthen existing international instruments on combating terrorism. http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue3/0103p7.html">http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue3/0103p7.html

· In An International Perspective on Global Terrorism", Hans Van Ginkel and Ramesh Thakur, Rector and Vice Rector, respectively, of the United Nations University in Tokyo, look at the civilizational imperatives in the collective fight against global terrorism. http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue3/0103p71.html">http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue3/0103p71.html

· In Coordinating International Cooperation", Pino Arlacchi, then Executive Director of the Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention, discusses the global role of the United Nations in combating terrorism. http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue3/0103p10.html">http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue3/0103p10.html

· In The United Nations Response", we reported on the Security Councils adoption of wide-ranging measures to combat terrorism and the General Assemblys week-long debate on measures to eliminate international terrorism. http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue3/0103p6.html">http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue3/0103p6.html

· International Instruments Against Terrorism" highlights the already existing 12 conventions and protocols, as well as the two currently under consideration, including a comprehensive convention on international terrorism. http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue3/0103p74.html">http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue3/0103p74.html

· Gillian M. Sorensen, UN Assistant Secretary-General for External Relations, accompanied Secretary-General Kofi Annan on his visit to the World Trade Center site only days after the terrorist attacks. In Visit to Ground Zero", she describes the shock of her encounter with the landscape of destruction there. http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue3/0103p8.html">http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue3/0103p8.html

· "Do You Not See the Heart in the Stars?" is a tribute by Kevin Cahill to the spontaneous memorials in New York after the 11 September attacks, who shares his own personal experiences of humanitarian tragedies around the world. http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue3/0103p76_2.html">http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue3/0103p76_2.html

· In 'We Need More Jazz Than Ever", Lawri Lala Moore, President of the United Nations Jazz Society, speaks with different jazz musicians about coping with tragedy. This article reproduces some of the inspiring responses. http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue3/0103p78.html">http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/2001/issue3/0103p78.html

Find out more about the UN response to terrorism by visiting these sites:
http://www.un.org/terrorism/">In Focus: Fighting terrorism

http://www.un.org/News/dh/latest/un_us_wtc.htm">UN action against terrorism

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