18381: Esser: United Nations to step up involvement in Haiti soon (fwd)

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: D. Esser torx@joimail.com


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NOON BRIEFING (exerpt)

BY FRED ECKHARD
SPOKESMAN FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

UN HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK

Monday, February 9, 2004


UNITED NATIONS TO STEP UP INVOLVEMENT IN HAITI SOON

Asked at the press encounter about recent violence in Haiti, the
Secretary-General today said the United Nations was following the
situation closely, and had been in touch with the Organization of
American States and the Caribbean Community.

The Secretary-General added, "We will be stepping up our own
involvement fairly soon."

Asked how the Secretary-General plans to increase the UN presence in
Haiti, the Spokesman said there was nothing more to add for now
except that the intention the Secretary-General seemed to be
signalling this morning was his willingness to get involved.