BBC: Former UN chief Kofi Annan dies at 80
Kofi Annan, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for humanitarian work, has died aged 80, diplomats say.
Kofi Annan is being remembered today as a man who dedicated his life to trying to make the world a better place. His foundation released a statement saying:
”During his distinguished career and leadership of the United Nations he was an ardent champion of peace, sustainable development, human rights and the rule of law.”
It is with immense sadness that the Annan family and the Kofi Annan Foundation announce that Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Laureate, passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th August after a short illness… pic.twitter.com/42nGOxmcPZ
— Kofi Annan (@KofiAnnan) August 18, 2018
