David Wimhurst Quotes (20 Quotes)

There's some frustration and anger on the voting lines. People have ben waiting several hours now and in some cases they haven't even got inside.

But this is a long-term thing. There isn't going to be any short, quick answer to this one.

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.

From that we may be able to start to get a picture of who was involved.

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.

We are deeply saddened by this, and it's one more victim in a long line of victims this territory's seen.

We have all our security people out there to maintain order. When you get thousands of people on the streets, things can get unpredictable.

I don't think it's as bad as it sounds. The election of Mr. Preval has been universally welcomed except for one or two quarters. It's a result that has generally been accepted by the entire international community.

We were told at 1130 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.

It's not normal to have these ballots there.

People will see a lot of soldiers and a lot of police around to make sure people know the election is going to go smoothly.

I'm aware there's a rumor that he left the country but I can't confirm.

All we know is that 17 skulls have been discovered. The serious crimes unit of the UN is assisting the Haitian National Police, who are leading the inquiry.

He has reported 10 minutes ago that he can hear shots being fired below him. People are screaming, and the Indonesian army is advancing up the mountain, slaughtering refugees. That is happening now, as we speak.

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.

These accusations are not justified.

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.

First there is the fact that the first round of elections (on February 7) is finished, and with the election of Mr. Rene Preval I think there is a certain relief in the population happy to see its candidate chosen.

It's been a very agitated day, but there has been little actual violence.

All the mules have trotted down the mountains with their heavy loads. We're sending out helicopters to pick them up. We'll have a lot of material coming in today.