Bernard Kouchner, proconsul for Kosovo

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Bernard Kouchner has been appointed proconsul in Kosovo, Yugoslavia, by the United Nations. He is a junior health minister in France where he is a popular politician. He also has good knowledge of the world of international aid and jointly set up Medecins sans Frontieres, which helps send physicians to areas affected by natural disasters, in 1971. He has also worked with the Red Cross in Nigeria. He has been criticised for seeking publicity, but would argue that publicity can help good causes.

France, Political aspects, Kouchner, Bernard

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The Security Council's unhumble servant

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Boutros-Ghali has made many people angry during the brief time he has been Secretary-general at the UN. Many of his observations are true, but his blunt, honest proclamations offend many, including the powerful members of the security council.

Management, International relations, United Nations. Security Council, Boutros Ghali, Boutros

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Win one, lose one

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Perez de Cuellar, who is retired, managed to bring about a cease-fire in El Salvador. He failed in his efforts to end fighting in the Western Sahara. He also has encouraged support for the United Nation's peace-keeping efforts in Cambodia.

Perez de Cuellar, Javier

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