HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SPOKESMAN'S NOON BRIEFING

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

UN HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK

Wednesday, November 17, 2004

 ANNAN CONDEMNS BRUTAL EXECUTION OF MARGARET HASSAN

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UNITED NATIONS HELPED FORM PALESTINIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

 

  • Asked about the Palestinian elections scheduled for next January, the Spokesman said that, as part of the process of reform of the Palestinian Authority, in a project funded by the donor community, since 2002 the United Nations served as lead technical advisor in the formation of a new Palestinian Electoral Commission. The UN’s assistance included training, drafting of plans of operations and registration projects.
     
  • Until earlier this year, the UN’s chief technical advisor had been Carlos Valenzuela, who is now in . His post has now been filled by an electoral official from the European Union.
     
  • This new commission, the Spokesman said, is now ready to go.
     
  • The United Nations is now awaiting a further request of assistance that may be needed to plan for elections in January.

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Document Type: Press briefing
Document Sources: Secretary-General
Subject: Palestine question, Statehood-related
Publication Date: 17/11/2004