Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Wednesday reiterated his
calls for the United Nations to play a pivotal role in ending clashes between
Israel and Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon.
"Indonesia expects the United Nations to have a courage to end the warfares and prevent casualties among innocent
civilians," Susilo was quoted by the national Antara news agency as saying.
Speaking at the Hasanuddin Airport in South Sulawesi capital ofMakassar,
Susilo said the conflicts have breached international laws and humanitarian
values as civilians are targeted.
Indonesia considers it very crucial for global actions to initiate
unconditional cease fire and channel humanitarian supplies to victims without
any impediments, he said.
"If the U.N. Security Council doesn't reach any binding agreement for a
peaceful solution in the region, Indonesia considers it very important for a
special session of the U.N. General Assembly," he said.
