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Annan names new U.N. humanitarian director for Iraq
UNITED NATIONS (CNN) -- U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan announced on Tuesday a new director of the U.N.'s humanitarian program in Iraq.
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An official told CNN that Annan has named Ton Moyet of Myanmar to succeed controversial executive Hans Von Sponek who resigned, angered over continued U.N. sanctions on Iraq.
Moyet is a director of resources for the World Food Program in Rome, the headquarters of the WFP, and a 25-year veteran of international service.
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