David Wimhurst
David Wimhurst
fired injure shots warning
We fired two warning shots into the air, and we didn't injure anyone.
armed attacking forces morning mountains piece received refugee third top
We were told at 11:30 this morning that the militias and the TNI -- the armed forces -- were attacking the refugees. We have just received a third piece of information, from another refugee in that area, who's on the top of the mountains overlooking Dare.
attention came draw situations violence
We came in here unarmed. We've been in these situations before. I draw your attention back to those who are responsible for this violence and those who are responsible for controlling this violence, and they are not doing that.
checked forensic laboratory ourselves somewhat task
We don't ourselves have forensic capability. We have checked in Freetown, and there is no forensic laboratory available, which makes our task somewhat difficult.
few gone incidents
There have been a few incidents which were unpleasant. But for the most part, things have gone pretty well.
agreement completing date evidence hope intend peace protocol
Obviously, we always hope that they will see their way to completing the Lusaka protocol and peace agreement, but all evidence to date suggests that this is not what they intend to do.
ballots normal
It's not normal to have these ballots there.
major performance putting
It's like putting on a major performance without a rehearsal.
actual violence
It's been a very agitated day, but there has been little actual violence.
expect later people pick slow vote waiting
It's a slow start. We think some people are waiting to see if they can vote later in the day. We expect it to pick up.
far took
It took far too long in some cases.
assure fired injure shots wounded
They did not injure anybody. Later, shots were fired by unidentified individuals in the same area. I can assure you no individuals were wounded by U.N. peacekeepers.
choice convinced elections held incidents quite schedule
We're quite convinced the elections will be held on schedule and will unfold, we hope, with no incidents so that everyone can make their choice democratically and freely.
deeply line victim victims
We are deeply saddened by this, and it's one more victim in a long line of victims this territory's seen.