….still talk shop here, talk shop there; all talk shops in and around the world without action…shame! Shame to all world leaders, especially Russia’s Vulture and China’s Vampire!
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas Do-nothingness is co-operating with murderers, Mr Secretary-General?
Obama..what next, Mr President, now that the red line has been crossed?
The red line has been crossed time and again, but US President Barack Obama and indeed, other world leaders as ever, still don’t know what to do to rid Syria of the pig called Assad and end the blood bath in that country, simply because of the claim that the vultures of Eastern Europe and the Vampires of East Asia are standing in the way. Appallingly, the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has continued to exhibit his unparalleled ineptitude by merely expressing shock at reports of alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria’s Damascus suburbs this week, as the United Nations inspection team are said to be investigating the bestiality in other parts of country.
Vigilance learnt following a late-day closed-door briefing to the Security Council on the latest developments, Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson reiterated Mr. Ki-moon’s do-nothingness when he merely expressed his so-called deep shock at reports of chemical weapons use in Syria.
A very helpless Eliasson said on behalf of his very weak boss: “We see the need to investigate this as soon as possible; no matter what the conclusions, this represents a serious escalation with grave humanitarian and human consequences.”
He revealed weakly that the UN investigation team was “in place” adding he and boss hoped the Syrian Government would co-operate so the probe could be conducted.
Said he:“This should also be seen in the larger and broader perspective, namely the great need for cessation of hostilities. What this incident has shown is that we must contain this conflict, especially given its regional implications, and now, the possibility of the use of chemical weapons, which is to be investigated.”
Claiming there has been no confirmation of chemical weapons use, the Deputy-Secretary-General said senior UN officials were in contact with the Syrian Government.
Also, Ambassador Maria Cristina Perceval of Argentina, President of the Security Council during the month of August, said there is “strong concern among the Council members” about the allegations, and a general sense that there must be clarity on what happened and that the situation has to be followed carefully.
It should however be noted that a UN team is currently in Syria spending up to 14 days, with a possible extension, probing the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Government at Khan al-Asal, as well as two other allegations reported by Member States.
The team is said to be “following the current situation in Syria carefully, and remains fully engaged in the investigation process that is mandated by the Secretary General,” Mr. Ki-moon’s spokesperson said.
Vigilance learnt also that in accordance with the agreement reached in Damascus in July, the two parties are discussing, in parallel, other allegations and their related sites.
“Professor [Åke] Sellström is in discussions with the Syrian Government on all issues pertaining to the alleged use of chemical weapons, including this most recent reported incident,” the spokesperson said.
He added that Mr. Ki-moon is aware that a number of member States, the Arab League and the European Union have expressed grave concern about the most recent reports of the possible use of chemical weapons.
Mr. Ki-moon and the Security Council reiterated that the use of chemical weapons by any side under any circumstances would violate international law, and reaffirmed the need for a “thorough investigation” of the alleged incidents, according to the spokesperson, as well as a need to cease hostilities.
Also yesterday, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said the reported attacks on civilians, which “presumably” included children on the outskirts of Damascus are “deeply disturbing.”
“Such horrific acts should be a reminder to all the parties and all who have influence on them that this terrible conflict has gone on far too long and children have suffered more than enough,” the UN agency said in a statement.
Meanwhile, in Cairo, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman met with Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Elaraby yesterday to discuss a range of issues, including efforts towards a political solution to the conflict in Syria.
Vigilance learnt the Joint Special Representative for Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, who reports to both organizations, has been supporting efforts on a political solution including a second international conference on Syria to be held in Geneva.
So how many more Syrians will be butchered before the world acts?