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Blame Game.

Authors :
Rosett, Claudia
Source :
New Republic. 2/21/2005, Vol. 232 Issue 6, p17-19. 3p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Focuses on an investigation into alleged corruption of the United Nations (U.N.) Oil-for-Food program in Iraq. Details of the investigation, led by former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Vockler; Contents of Vockler's report, which accuses the program's Executive Director, Benon Sevan, of conflicts of interest; Description of the Oil-for-Food program, and its economic and social impact on Iraq; Comments of U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan on the potential corruption of the program; Influence of Annan on the operations of U.N. programs; Role of Annan's son, Kojo Annan, in the alleged corruption of the program.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00286583
Volume :
232
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Republic
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
16064938