Marie Okabe
Marie Okabe
action avoid unilateral
The secretary-general underlines the need to avoid any unilateral action.
concerning decree national unexpected worried
The secretary-general is worried by the unexpected announcement of the presidential decree concerning the national assembly.
freedom practice
He has called for an end to that practice and for freedom for journalists to practice their profession.
given inquiry opportunity respond statements whom
As with all individuals about whom statements may be made in the upcoming report, the secretary-general has been given the opportunity to respond by the Independent Inquiry Committee. As he has done previously, the secretary-general has exercised that right.
contrary government iraqi practices prime statement
The secretary-general also welcomes the prime minister's statement that such practices are completely contrary to Iraqi government policy.
deepest expresses families government iraq
The secretary-general expresses his deepest condolences to the government of Iraq and to the families of the bereaved.
continuity leadership satisfied
He is satisfied there will be continuity in the leadership of the enquiry.
assembly decided efforts ensure general interrupt president progress stock successful support towards vacation
He has decided to interrupt his vacation to take stock of progress towards the 2005 world summit, and to support the president of the General Assembly in his efforts to ensure a successful summit.
armed citizens conflict fearing forces information local protect provide reliable repeatedly situations urged
repeatedly urged all actors in conflict situations around the world -- governments, local authorities and armed forces -- to protect the right of all citizens to reliable information and the right of journalists to provide it without fearing for their security.
decision policy represent
does not represent a policy decision to disengage from Iraq.