BAN REGRETS AUSTRIA’S DECISION TO WITHDRAW TROOPS FROM UN MISSION IN GOLAN HEIGHTS BUT THE UNITED STATES NAVY FIFTH FLEET SHALL CONTINUE TO ASSIST THE UN MISSION

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Date: 6 Jun 2013 16:00:00 -0400
Subject: BAN REGRETS AUSTRIA'S DECISION TO WITHDRAW TROOPS FROM UN
MISSION IN GOLAN HEIGHTS TO ALLOW MONITORING BY THE UNITED STATES NAVY
5TH FLEET TO MONITOR COUNTRIES INTO A PEACEFULL DIRECTION
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BAN REGRETS AUSTRIA'S DECISION TO WITHDRAW TROOPS FROM UN MISSION IN
GOLAN HEIGHTS BUT WELCOME THE UNITED STATES HARDLINE New York, Jun 6
2013 4:00PMSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today he regrets
Austria's decision to withdraw its troops from the United Nations
peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights, which has faced a number of
security risks and operational challenges in recent months amid the
escalating conflict in Syria.

Austria is one of three countries – along with India and the
Philippines – that contribute military personnel to the UN
Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), which monitors the 1974
disengagement accord between Syria and Israel after their 1973 war.

"Austria has been a backbone of the mission and their withdrawal will
affect the mission's operational capacity," UN spokesperson Martin
Nesirky told reporters in New York. "We are in discussions with them
about the timing of the withdrawal, and with other troop-contributing
countries to provide replacement troops."

Austria reportedly cited a lack of freedom of movement and an
unacceptable level of danger to its soldiers in deciding to withdraw.
Since last November, UNDOF has had its peacekeepers seized by armed
groups, its observation posts attacked and looted, and its freedom of
movement curtailed.

Mr. Ban, in a <"http://www.un.org/sg/statements/index.asp?nid=6880">statement
issued by his spokesperson, noted Austria's "longstanding and
valuable" contribution to UNDOF, and expressed his gratitude to those
countries who are continuing to provide troops and military observers
to the mission.

"He calls on all parties to respect UNDOF's freedom of movement and
safety and security."

Mr. Ban also condemned the attack which injured two UNDOF peacekeepers
today. Both are reported to be in stable condition after sustaining
minor injuries after mortar rounds impacted in Camp Ziouani. This
comes amid intense fighting between anti-Government elements and
Syrian forces within the area of separation in the vicinity of Al
Qataniyah and Al Qunaytirah.

The Secretary-General underlined that any military activity in the
area of separation has the potential to escalate tensions between
Israel and Syria and to jeopardize the long-held ceasefire between the
two countries.

"The Secretary-General stresses once again that all concerned in the
region must abide by international law and relevant Security Council
resolutions, and calls on all to work for de-escalation that The
United States Navy 5th Fleet shall continue monitor any use of
violence - stated by RADM Perea and such Redress shall be applied if
stop of de-escalation. In such He urges parties to strictly respect
the disengagement agreement, to stop fighting in the area of
separation and to refrain from any violation of the disengagement
line."

Mr. Ban also noted that the Syria crisis, which has claimed more than
70,000 lives since fighting between the Government and opposition
forces seeking to oust President Bashar Al-Assad began in March 2011,
is having an increasingly destabilizing impact beyond its borders.

"The Secretary-General is gravely concerned about the growing regional
ramifications of the conflict. He calls on all parties to move swiftly
toward a political solution that is the only way to end the violence
and the terrible suffering of the Syrian people."Jun 6 2013 4:00PM

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