Seanad debates
Tuesday, 4 November 2003
Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements.
I note a report in the Irish Independent where the language used in the report demonstrates a sense of confusion. Those who take part in attacks are not referred to as "terrorists". The media refers to them as "guerrillas". That in itself is an indication of the confusion which exists. The terrible onslaught on the local headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross and on the headquarters of the United Nations mission would have been regarded as absolutely impossible six or nine months ago. The Red Cross and the United Nations were always regarded as agencies of balance and fairness. The developments in the situation have become more complex.
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