Annan rules out Iraqi election before power transfer

UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan today came out against holding elections in Iraq before the June 30 transfer of power to Iraqis, but made no suggestions on how to form a transitional government.

Annan rules out Iraqi election before power transfer
Thu, 19 Feb, 2004 - 17:39

UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan today came out against holding elections in Iraq before the June 30 transfer of power to Iraqis, but made no suggestions on how to form a transitional government.

He stressed, however, that the June 30 date for the US led coalition to restore sovereignty to Iraq must be respected.

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