NICARAGUAN GOVERNMENT DEMARCHE RESPONSE ON LEBANON

UNCLAS MANAGUA 001775 SIPDIS SIPDIS DEPT FOR WHA/CEN E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL PTER MOPS NU UN IS SUBJECT: NICARAGUAN GOVERNMENT DEMARCHE RESPONSE ON LEBANON SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION REF: A. SECSTATE 128442 ¶B. MANAGUA 01746 ¶1. Embassy received the following in response to the demarche on Lebanon Security Council Resolution, as outlined in SECSTATE 128442. An unofficial translation follows. ¶2. BEGIN TEXT: Ministry of Foreign Affairs In view of the intensification of the crisis in the Middle East, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua: Expresses its deep consternation for the alarming and increasing number of fatal victims, injuries, and displaced persons that especially affect the civilian population, and above all, children and women from the area. Demands an immediate cessation of military operations by all involved parties in the conflict. States that it is imperative to stop the sacrifice of innocent victims. There is no justification for the loss of innocent civilian lives. Respect for human life and its protection is the most important priority and the highest value of international society, and all types of terrorism -- wherever it comes from -- is condemnable and must be stopped. Insists that real security be established and guaranteed for both the United Nations personnel and its physical installations in the area, in order to provide the civil populations with humanitarian aid, and that UNIFIL members facilitate an urgent cease fire. Accepts the words of the UN Secretary General to the effect that the Security Council must act rapidly and firmly in this crisis in order to strengthen the image of this vital body of the UN in its critical task of preserving peace and international security. Nicaragua reiterates the need to make the United Nations mechanisms effective, including the observance of international law, especially international human rights, and the quest at all costs for a peaceful, fair and durable solution while respecting Lebanon's sovereignty. Information and Communications General Direction Published: August 2nd, 2006 NP: 156 END TEXT TRIVELLI