UN General Assembly
2005

Leste, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Liberia and Sierra Leone. But as countries emerge from crisis, it is essential that they continue to benefit from our full attention and support. The United Nations has the duty to take a central role in the transition phase through the Peacebuilding Commission. Other situations demand great vigilance and a high level of mobilization. Thus, in Haiti, the presence of strong contingents of United Nations soldiers and police must lead to the strengthening of the political process by involving all peaceful forces without exception. Preparations for elections must be accelerated. Like all peoples, the Haitian people, who have suffered for too long, are entitled to respect and freedom. In Côte d’Ivoire, the presence of the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire and the appointment of a High Representative of the Secretary- General for the elections should also help strengthen implementation of the process set out at Marcoussis and Pretoria. But in Côte d’Ivoire, as in Haiti, the determined action of the united international community will not