Thursday, September 14, 2006
Annan - no military solutions to Iraq's problems
Security
In his latest Iraq report which U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan presented to the U.N. Security Council Tuesday, he warned that Iraq runs the risk of civil war. His report was partially based on government figures showing an avergae of 100 deaths a day and 14,00 people injured every month.
Faced with growing violence and insecurity, the Iraqi Government has focused its political efforts on promoting national reconciliation and dialogue, Mr. Annan says in his report which covers the period from 2 June until 2 September, and while he notes “significant achievements” in the political transition process, he points out “there can ultimately be no military solutions to the many challenges” the country faces.
Annan notes in particular the growing threat of militia activities, urging the Government to do “everything possible to progressively foster an environment conducive to the demobilisation, disarming and reintegration” of these forces. He also welcomed the Security Council’s decision last month to extend UNAMI’s mandate for another year.
