Kofi Annan's Message to the Arab League Summit

2006-03-28

"... You gather during a period of continued turbulence in the Arab world and the surrounding region, and thus of many formidable challenges for you, the region’s leaders, for your Organization, and for the international community as a whole.

"In Iraq, while the main benchmarks of the transition timetable have been met, the situation remains dangerous and unstable. In the aftermath of last month’s heinous bombing of the shrine in Samarra, sectarian violence has emerged as a leading threat. The United Nations continues to believe that an inclusive and transparent political process offers the best prospects for improving security, safeguarding human rights, consolidating gains towards democracy and improving the welfare of the Iraqi people." http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2006/sgsm10390.doc.htm

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