She has received a letter informing her of the secretary- general's decision to summarily dismiss her for misconduct, including sexual harassment, effective immediately.
The secretary-general welcomes the initiative of the British Foreign Secretary, H.E. Mr. Jack Straw, to undertake a mission to Cyprus, Greece and Turkey this week.
The secretary-general is very concerned about the increasing tensions in the country and appeals to all parties to uphold the 2003 ceasefire agreement.
The secretary-general is greatly troubled by the worsening security situation in Chad, resulting from the ongoing fighting between government forces and rebel fighters.
The secretary-general extends his warmest congratulations to the People's Republic of China for the safe and successful completion of its second mission into the space.
He calls upon Palestinians and Israelis to do their utmost to maintain calm at this difficult moment.