(Annan) calls on the Palestinian Authority to take a clear public stand against such unjustifiable acts of terrorism, noting that president Abbas has done so and regretting that the new government has not. |
A number of attackers were killed and others wounded. UN forces are exercising maximum restraint in dealing with these attacks. Non-lethal methods are being used to disburse crowds and deter attacks. |
All these pictures are deeply disturbing and we would hope they are investigated as soon as possible. |
As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, Russia's contribution to bringing all sides back to the negotiating table is vital. |
As far as the U.N. is concerned, the constitution itself will have to be judged by the Iraqis on the 15th of October during the referendum. It should come as no surprise that within the U.N. staff who deal with Iraq there would be papers analyzing latest developments in that country, but it's an internal analysis. |
As far as we're concerned the planning is going ahead. We're talking to the AU. |
At this historic moment, the secretary-general calls on Iraq's political leaders to work with resolve towards the early formation of a fully inclusive Government which will strive to build a peaceful, prosperous, democratic and united Iraq. |
believes U.S. engagement and leadership in this process is very important but does not feel that withholding dues is a productive route to achieving reform and indeed that it could jeopardize the outcome of the September summit. |
But what is clear is that when someone undergoes a cardiac episode you want them to get to a medical facility as soon as possible. And that did not happen. |
Essential life-saving humanitarian services delivered by the U.N. will continue, and the mission will monitor the situation and carry out a fresh security assessment of the area in the next two to three weeks. |
He already accepted responsibility for management failures in the Secretariat. He also notes that the latest report confirms the committee's earlier finding that the respective roles and responsibilities of the Secretariat, the Security Council and the 661 Committee -- which approved all of the contracts, including the prices -- were never clearly enough defined, ... Most importantly, the secretary-general believes that thorough reform of the management structures and practices of the United Nations, especially those that relate to oversight, transparency and accountability, is vital. |
He already accepted responsibility for management failures in the Secretariat. He also notes that the latest report confirms the committee's earlier finding that the respective roles and responsibilities of the Secretariat, the Security Council and the 661 Committee -- which approved all of the contracts, including the prices -- were never clearly enough defined. Most importantly, the secretary-general believes that thorough reform of the management structures and practices of the United Nations, especially those that relate to oversight, transparency and accountability, is vital. |
He also calls on the Government of Lebanon to extend its authority over all of its territory in accordance with Security Council resolutions. |
He believes that the freedom of the press should always be exercised in a way that fully respects the religious beliefs and tenets of all religions. The secretary-general also believes in the importance of overcoming misunderstandings and animosities between people of different beliefs and cultural traditions through peaceful dialogue and mutual respect. |
He hopes ... to meet with a number of leaders from Europe and from the Islamic world and to discuss with them ways of calming the situation and allowing a constructive dialogue between people of different faiths and traditions based on mutual understanding and respect. |