UN Special Representative for Somalia “urges Somali leaders to overcome the pressing challenges facing their country
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Nairobi, 30 October 2007: UN Special Representative for Somalia (SRSG), Mr. Ould-Abdallah, welcomes the peaceful conclusion of the crisis within the Transitional Federal Government (TFG).

The SRSG particularly acknowledges the conciliatory tone and spirit of the statements issued by both President Yusuf and Prime Minister Gedi during the official announcement of the latter’s resignation. Press release

UN Special Representative for Somalia approves political inclusion in the national institutions
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Nairobi, 5 October 2007: UN Special Representative for Somalia, Mr. Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, is pleased with the decision taken by the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) in its meeting on 4 October. Press release

UN Special Representative for Somalia commends France on providing naval escorts off the coast of Somalia
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Nairobi, 27 September 2007: UN Special Representative for Somalia, Mr. Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, commends the President of France for his announcement before the UN General Assembly to provide naval escorts for ships carrying food and humanitarian assistance off the Horn of Africa from pirate attacks.Press release

UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould Abdallah visits Mogadishu.
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Nairobi, 22 September 2007: The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould Abdallah traveled to Mogadishu today to meet for the first time with the leaders of the Transitional Federal Institutions. He met with President Yusuf, Prime Minister Gedi, Honorable Aden Mohamed Nur, Speaker of the Transitional Federal Parliament. Press release

Special Representative To Somalia Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah Calls For Somalis To Find In Their Glorious Past The Strength For Unity.
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Nairobi, 17 September 2007: First of all, I am grateful to Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon for my appointment as his Special representative to Somalia, one of his main priorities. I am fully aware of the many challenges and the need for strong and sustained commitments from all sides. I will be in the region this week and plan to address Somalia’s serious situation with a fair and open-minded approach. I will be listening to the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and to all Somalis without any preconceived ideas or views.Press release

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