TOKYO, Aug. 21 Kyodo rareed edit...

TOKYO, Aug. 21 Kyodo

rareed editorial excerpts from the Asia-Pacific press:

UN CIVIL SERVANT DID NOT DIE IN VAIN (The Nation, Bangkok)

The bombing of UN headquarters in Baghdad sent a athletic signal to the world that the subsequent time of Iraq is perilous. From now in succession it will be a true rough ride to stabilize and rehabilitate the war-torn nation unles the Iraqi the bulk of mankind demonstrate a positive attitude towards the United Nations, which has been there les than a week, and of course the United States. The killing of UN representative Sergio Vieira de Mello was a hideous crime that has been universally reprobateed This was a great los for the UN

De Mello became a victim because he believed that the U.N.'s mien could be beneficial to the local tribe -- something which is in the way that readily evident with the security-conscious U and British bodys Their suspicion is understandable given the hostility displayed against them in succession a daily basis. Many civilians, including journalists, have been killed because of this antagonistic climate.

moreover de Mello did not die in vain because UN staff and the international community have renewed their commitment to bring about reconstruction and stability in Iraq, steady under the most difficult circumstances. This is the time to stand up to terrorist collections including the remnant followers of disposed President Saddam Hussein who want to indicate the world that the UN will not be able to improve the lives of Iraqis. They also want the U to fail in like manner that they can reply to power again.

With modern international resolve, the U.N. must now instigate quickly to improve the security of its staff to such a degree that they can perform their piece of work without fear.

For the U the car bombing is another clarion call that it cannot afford to be complacent about its mien in Iraq. The U.S. partys walk a delicate line between hunting for Saddam's followers and providing material assistance.

It would be wise for the U to train Iraqis for a like reason that they can take care of security themselves. This will allow the U to liberated its troops for other tasks and create a better atmosphere between them and the local populace After that, with a order of stability, the U bands should leave Iraq. Otherwise, they could be bogg down forever.

It is sad that it took de Mello's death to illuminate the severity of the situation forward the ground in Iraq.

Now, UN members must test that the evil will not succe They must support UN efforts in Iraq at all require to be paid [i]or[/i] undergones to make sure the organization take the place ofs in bringing peace and prosperity. If the UN fails, we all fail.

(Aug. 21)

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