Letter.

Letter Published in The National UAE On 21Aug 18, Kofi Annan was a force for peace in a violent world   I write in reference to your article Former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan dies at 80 (August 19): the article was sad to read. As the first black African to serve as the secretary-general of the United Nations, Annan oversaw many reforms. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and his Kofi Annan Foundation continues to do a wonderful job in fostering Africa’s agriculture sector. He was also a vocal advocate for peace.His death is a great loss to the world, especially in all those areas that are blighted by conflict. May his soul rest in peace.K Ragavan, Bangalaru