Fomer United Nation
and the winner of Prize Nobel for Humantarian works Koffi Annan, 80, has
passed away in Swirtzland. BBC writes that, the first black African to
become UN secretary-general, "passed away peacefully on Saturday after a
short illness".
Annan served two terms as UN chief from
1997 to 2006, and was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for humanitarian work
for his efforts. He later served as the UN special envoy for Syria,
leading efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict. In a
statement announcing his death, the Kofi Annan Foundation described him
as a "global statesman and deeply committed internationalist who fought
throughout his life for a fairer and more peaceful world".
"Wherever there was suffering or need, he
reached out and touched many people with his deep compassion and
empathy. He selflessly placed others first, radiating genuine kindness,
warmth and brilliance in all he did."
The diplomat, who was originally from
Ghana, died in hospital in the Swiss city of Bern. He had been living
near Geneva for several years before his death.
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in
2001 for helping to revitalise the international body, during a period
that coincided with the Iraq War and the HIV/Aids pandemic.
BBC
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