"There are lots of expectations that the US may be prepared to lead this force, of course that is a sovereign decision for them to take, but all eyes are on them," Annan told reporters.
The UN chief on Saturday urged in the UN Security Council in a letter to urgently deploy a multinational force to the West African state to prevent a "major humanitarian tragedy".
"I think the resources and capabilities exist, what we need now is a political will to act," he said.
The UN Security Council was going to discuss the proposal, Annan said adding: "I hope they will approve it". - Sapa-AFP.
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