United Nations security had a general concern about the secretary general's visit to this region. But in the end, the chief of staff advised the secretary general to make the trip anyway. |
verge of a breakthrough |
was profoundly saddened to learn of the massive loss of life and destruction caused by a series of earthquakes and tidal waves across Southeast Asia today. |
We ... have experienced some law-and-order problems, and some other growing pains of the mission can be aired at this meeting. |
we are concerned that it could complicate the arrangements that are now under way concerning the release of the remaining detainees. |
We are deeply concerned about the implications this announcement will have for Rwandan refugees who have begun crossing the border again in recent days to avoid renewed fighting in western Rwanda. |
We are pleased to confirm ... that indeed some progress was tentatively made on various important issues. |
We are pleased to confirm ... that indeed some progress was tentatively made on various important issues. We are not in a position to provide further details of the agreements ... because they still need to be fleshed out and confirmed by higher levels on both sides. |
We have set up an appointment for Mugabe to meet the secretary-general in Rome therefore we do expect him to be in Rome. |
We know that the violations can be controlled. |
We would be disappointed if this were true, |
We would then expect to move to a second phase once the environment was safe enough for civilians to go in and help with humanitarian relief for U.N. agencies, their NGO [non-governmental organization] partners and whoever else is qualified and willing to bring assistance, to get to work. |
We'll do what we have to do to defend ourselves and the (Sierra Leone) government. We hope that it's not going to come to a pitched battle, but in effect we're preparing for one. |
We're taking every step we can with the support of the coalition forces to secure our headquarters compound. |