All the mules have trotted down the mountains with their heavy loads. We're sending out helicopters to pick them up. We'll have a lot of material coming in today. |
All we know is that 17 skulls have been discovered. |
All we know is that 17 skulls have been discovered. The serious crimes unit of [the UN] is assisting the Haitian National Police, who are leading the inquiry. |
But this is a long-term thing. There isn't going to be any short, quick answer to this one. |
First there is the fact that the first round of elections (on February 7) is finished, and with the election of Mr. Rene Preval I think there is a certain relief in the population happy to see its candidate chosen. |
From that we may be able to start to get a picture of who was involved. |
He has reported 10 minutes ago that he can hear shots being fired below him. People are screaming, and the Indonesian army is advancing up the mountain, slaughtering refugees. That is happening now, as we speak. |
I don't think it's as bad as it sounds. The election of Mr. Preval has been universally welcomed except for one or two quarters. It's a result that has generally been accepted by the entire international community. |
I'm aware there's a rumor that he left the country but I can't confirm. |
If he believes there have been irregularities, he has the right to request an investigation. |
It took far too long in some cases. |
It's a slow start. We think some people are waiting to see if they can vote later in the day. We expect it to pick up. |
It's been a very agitated day, but there has been little actual violence. |
It's like putting on a major performance without a rehearsal. |
It's not normal to have these ballots there. |