Diplomats say Kofi Annan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, wants the Security Council to define the organization's role in Iraq before he sends UN staff back to the country. According to diplomats, following the bombing at the UN headquarters in Baghdad last month, Mr. Annan wants clear reasons for sending more personnel into an unsafe environment. In the bombing on August 19, 21 people, including the head of the UN mission in Baghdad, were killed. The United States has proposed a resolution to the Security Council that would allow the United Nations to provide a multinational force for Iraq. However, according to the draft resolution, the command of this force would be under the United States, and the United Nations would have a limited role.
Kofi Annan: The Security Council Should Define the Role of the United Nations in Iraq
Kofi Annan is seeking clarity from the UN Security Council on the role of the United Nations in Iraq before sending staff back, especially after a deadly bombing. The US has proposed a resolution for a multinational force in Iraq, but it would remain under American command, limiting the UN's involvement.
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📰 What Happened
Kofi Annan is seeking a clear definition from the UN Security Council regarding the UN's role in Iraq before sending staff back, following a deadly bombing at the UN headquarters. The US has proposed a resolution for a multinational force in Iraq, but it would be under American command, limiting the UN's involvement.
- The bombing on August 19 killed 21 people, including the head of the UN mission in Baghdad.
- The proposed US resolution would allow a UN presence but under US command.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The UN has historically played a role in peacekeeping and reconstruction in conflict zones, but its effectiveness can be hampered by security concerns and political dynamics.
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