SRSG calls for immediate direct aid to alleviate suffering in Somalia
Nairobi, 14 May 2009: The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou
Ould-Abdallah, has accused the extremists who are attacking Mogadishu
of being directly responsible for the current suffering and misery of
tens of thousands of Somali civilians.“The Somali extremists and
their foreign allies started this latest fighting which has led to the
deaths and displacement of ordinary Somalis, many of whom only recently
returned home hoping to restart their lives,” said Mr Ould-Abdallah.
“In their attempt to seize power, these extremists have clearly
shown their lack of regard for their innocent Moslem brothers and sisters.”[English]
[Somali]
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SRSG accuses Somali
fighters of launching an attempted coup
Nairobi, 13 May 2009: The UN Special Representative
for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has accused those who launched the
recent attacks on Mogadishu of carrying out an attempted coup d’état
to topple a legitimate government using force.“It has been widely
condemned by the international community and regional organizations,”
Mr. Ould-Abdallah said.“These extremists know that they do not have
the support of the Somali people and that is why they have to bring in
foreign fighters who are not connected to the situation in Somalia in
any way.[English]
[Somali]
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The International
Conference in support of the Somali Security Institutions and the African
Union Mission in Somalia 22- 23 April, Brussels
Addis Ababa, 12 May 2009: The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou
Ould-Abdallah, has strongly condemned the continuing aggression in Mogadishu
targeted at the legitimate Government of Somalia. He said the violence,
which has led to the deaths and displacement of a large number of civilians,
was completely unacceptable.“There must be an immediate end to this
fighting,” said Mr Ould-Abdallah. “There is now a legitimate,
internationally recognized Government in Mogadishu which should be supported.[English]
[Somali]
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.The International
Conference in support of the Somali Security Institutions and the African
Union Mission in Somalia 22- 23 April, russels
The International Conference in support of the Somali
Security Institutions and the African Union Mission in Somalia was convened
by the United Nations Secretary General following the request of the UN
Security Council in its resolution 1863 of 16 January 2009 under the joint
auspices of the African Union and United Nations and hosted by the European
Commission and the European Union. The Conference, which took place in
Brussels from 22 – 23 April, was co-chaired by the UN Secretary
General Ban Ki-moon and the African Union Chairman, Jean Ping. [Communique]
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