Posted on 11/05/2004 8:52:05 AM PST by Michael Goldsberry
UNITED NATIONS - U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan (news - web sites) warned U.S.-led coalition forces in Iraq (news - web sites) that new military campaigns in Fallujah and other insurgent strongholds could jeopardize upcoming elections, according to a letter obtained Friday.
In the letter dated Oct. 31, Annan told American, British and Iraqi leaders that the United Nations (news - web sites) wants to help prepare for the elections, scheduled for the end of January, but fears a rise in violence could disrupt the process.
"I have in mind not only the risk of increased insurgent violence, but also reports of major military offensives being planned by the multinational force in key localities such as Fallujah," Annan wrote in the letter, obtained by The Associated Press.
U.S. jets have launched multiple airstrikes against insurgent positions in Fallujah and U.S. soldiers blocked roads leading to the city in preparation for a planned assault to put Fallujah and other insurgent bastions north and west of Baghdad under control of Iraq's interim government.
After meeting with European leaders at a European Union (news - web sites) summit in Brussels, Iraq's interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi said Friday the window for a peaceful settlement of the standoff over Fallujah was closing fast. A Fallujah offensive would involve a combination of U.S. and Iraqi forces.
Annan warned that major military assaults, "in which the main burden seems bound to be borne by American forces," may discourage Iraqis from participating in the vote.
Annan urged the coalition to give more time for dialogue to succeed and offered U.N. help.
"I, and all my colleagues at the United Nations Secretariat, want to help," Annan wrote. "But we need a conducive environment if elections are to produce a positive effect."
Given that Allawi's latest comments came a week after Annan's letter was sent, it appeared that Iraqi and American leaders were not seriously considering the offer.
Sure, go ahead and assemble a convoy of white vehicles to enter Falujah and lets see how many heads come rolling back out. Is he stupid or something?
If you want to help, Kofi, grab a rifle and stand post. If you don't want to do that, we can't use you.
The UN had a chance to be involved. Instead they proved themselves to be an empty debating society. It's a little late to be asking to get involved now.
"I, and all my colleagues at the United Nations Secretariat, want to help," Annan wrote. "But we need a conducive environment if elections are to produce a positive effect."
conducive enviroment=genocide of the Jews
Kofi should be speaking from his cell in Leavenworth.
Yo, Kofi: Yob' tvoyu mat', pizhda!
Why does the UN always support terrorism over democracy?
Since the UN whines about "aboriginal rights", lets get some representatives of the tribe to which Manhattan Island originally belonged. The Indians could protest for the return of that particular piece of land. Heck, it would make a spiffing casino and hotel.
Annan is playing off that dreadful Iraqi Foreign Diplomat's spewage from yesterday. Here.:
Iraqis Say U.S. Should Talk More, Shoot Less
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1270931/posts
It's "global" politicking by the usual suspects; trying to let our US Dems know, it ain't over.
It's a load of crap. These "spewers" (Annan and Iraq's Deputy Foreign Minister Hamid al-Bayati) are trying to STIR-UP the murderers they support into reforming an "insurgency" against! the new Iraqi government. And Canadian Intel suddenly announces: Nukes in briefcases "alert". (tapping my fingers on desk)... just watching now for the usual "global" socialist MSM to broadbase these so-called attempts to "news".
Honestly, we should just go to the UN and tell them to either get there ass in gear or we are leaving. Lets face it, we wear the pants in the UN, we provide most of the funding, and most of the military might.
Hey Coffee, get a clue. Where are all your liberal friends in the US government? They're cleaning out their offices, dip$h!t. Be afraid when you hear the sound of bulldozers outside your window.
There is an idea! Let the UN send in teams, with Kofi at the lead, enter Fallujah. The Jihadis can to the dirty work for us...
Dear Kofi,
Bugger off, you wanker.
Love,
USA
Kofi is afraid that if we kill all the bad guys, they won't have anyone to put on the ticket for the elections...
Yep, and Zell Miller for UN ambassador!
How refreshing it must be for W to woke up and realize he can tell Kofi to kiss his big hairy Texas @ss and there be absolutely no political consequences for him. He probably won't do it, but it's gotta feel good to know the option is there.
I do believe the UN is in Bed with the Terrorists !! These scunbags have been traitors to us for to long. The just want to bankrupt our economy and take over the country. Throw them out and do away with the UN.
Pass H.R. 1146 To end membership of the United States in the United Nations
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