Incorporating these initiatives into a broader regional context is crucial to the containment and eventual resolution of the current crisis as well as to the prevention of its recurrence. The role of the OAU and of the countries in the region are absolutely essential in this respect. The ultimate solution to the current humanitarian crisis remains a political one. I am concerned however, at the slow pace of the implementation of some of the measures that have already been agreed upon. The clock is ticking and each passing minute marks further tragic losses.
Good intentions have to be translated into action on the ground, now.
To this end, we count on the outcome of this emergency session of the Commission on Human Rights. Thank you, Mr. President.