Addressing leaders of the African continent meeting today in Libya,
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan announced the launch of a new
initiative to financially support States undergoing the democratization
process.
Mr. Annan told the African Union (AU) Summit in Sirte that the new UN
Democracy Fund will provide assistance to countries seeking to establish or
strengthen their democracy. "A number of Member States have already
indicated their intention to contribute," he said, voicing hope that others
would follow their example.
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