Kofi Annan Biography

Moves into United Nations peacekeeping leadership after the Cold War

Oversees UN peacekeeping policy during the Somalia mission crisis

Becomes Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations

The UN response later receives severe criticism.

Peacekeeping department faces severe criticism during the Rwandan genocide

Oversees peacekeeping administration during the rapidly worsening Rwanda crisis.

Works within the UN as the Rwanda tribunal is established.

The ICTR receives jurisdiction over 1994 genocide crimes.

Helps manage United Nations peacekeeping responsibilities during the Bosnian War

The Chemical Weapons Convention enters into force, establishing a verified global chemical disarmament regime.

Marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Supports implementation of the international civil and security presence authorized for Kosovo.

Security Council establishes UNMIK after the Kosovo conflict

Security Council authorizes international force for East Timor

UN Security Council establishes UNAMSIL peacekeeping mission in Sierra Leone

UN Transitional Administration in East Timor is created

Receives Brahimi Report recommending major UN peacekeeping reforms

Receives Council condemnation of violence after the Temple Mount Haram al Sharif crisis

Urges Israelis and Palestinians to halt violence and return to political negotiations

United Nations supports completion of disarmament and transition from war

Welcomes a Council resolution affirming a vision of two states

Calls for implementation of a ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from Palestinian cities

Receives Council demands for implementation of Resolution 1402 during West Bank fighting

Is asked to develop accurate information on events in Jenin

UN transitional administration ends as East Timor becomes independent

Receives Council demand that Israel end measures in Ramallah and withdraw from Palestinian cities

Sees the Council endorse the Quartet Road Map for a two-state solution

Warns of grave humanitarian abuses in Darfur

Receives Council call for Israel to respect humanitarian obligations in Gaza

Encourages Israeli disengagement from Gaza to become part of a negotiated peace process

World Summit endorses the Responsibility to Protect principle

General Assembly creates the Human Rights Council during Annan's reform agenda