SRSG appeals to all members of the Somali Diaspora
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I am writing to thank you, the members of the Somali Diaspora, for your continuing patriotic support for your country. I have met many of you in Djibouti, Dubai, Kenya, Norway, Sweden and the US and plan to meet others in the UK, Canada and elsewhere in the near future.

I have found your letters, statements and comments generally very interesting and useful as we at the United Nations work towards the peace and stability of Somalia. It is inspiring to know so many of you are supporting the peace efforts.[ English ] [ Somali]

UN Special Representative condemns “senseless” violence in Somalia.
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Nairobi, 21 April 2008 - The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has condemned as “senseless” the most recent outbreak of violence in Mogadishu saying that once again it is the innocent who are the victims. He warned that the fighting, which is the worst in months, would only make reconciliation and reconstruction more difficult. Press release

UN Special Representative for Somalia encouraged by latest developments
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New York, 16 April 2008 - The United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, says he is very encouraged by the latest positive political developments taking place regarding Somalia. These include the speech made by President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed to the UN Security Council  and the recent declaration by the leaders of the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia. Press release

Speech by H.E Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed at UN Security Council
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New York, 16 April 2008: This is the speech that he made to the UN Security Council meeting on during a high level debate on 'Peace and Security in Africa. Speech

Latest UNPOS Press release on reconciliation process
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Nairobi, 4 April 2008: The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah has called on all Somalis, particularly business people, politicians and the Diaspora to remain fully committed to the ongoing peace process.

He said he had invited the opposition Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia (ARS) to Nairobi to discuss the future of the country. He is happy with the ongoing discussions so far and is hopeful that they will lead to a dialogue with the TFG and an end to the long suffering of the people. He pointed out that the UN has a fruitful relationship with the TFG and is pleased with their work towards reconciliation. Press release[ English ] [ Somali]

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