Iraqis want UN to play big role: Qazi

[seriousstan]

UNITED NATIONS, April 12: Iraqi people want the United Nations to play a larger role as the country moves forward in its political transition to writing a new constitution and holding fresh elections , UN Security Council was told by UN Secretary General's Special Envoy Ashraf Jehangir Qazi.

But improved security is vital for any such expansion. "Almost without exception, Iraqi interlocutors want the UN to assume greater responsibilities and a greater presence in Iraq," Mr Qazi told the 15-member body.

"The new transitional institutions in Iraq will need continued and active support from the United Nations, the region and the international community at large," he said, presenting Mr Annan's latest report on the country in an open briefing.

"We will be assessing the scope for increased humanitarian and development initiatives, consistent as always with the security of UN staff," he added, expressing the hope that the arrival of new guard units for UN staff will encourage other countries to support the expansion of UN activities by practical as well as moral support.
http://www.dawn.com/2005/04/13/int2.htm

[xchrom]

1. the punch line to bush's bad joke.

sigh -- and to think -- bolton will be there to deny what the iraqi's want.

i think i see a pattern here.