Statement by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Somalia, Mr Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah
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Nairobi, 08 May 2008: Speech delivered by the UN Special Representative for Somalia Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah at the official ceremony for the opening of the inter-Somali talks in Djibouti. Speech

UN Special Representative pleased about Somali reconciliation talks
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Nairobi, 08 May 2008: The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has expressed optimism ahead of talks between the Transitional Federal Government and the Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia due to open in Djibouti on May 10 2008.

Mr Ould-Abdallah said he was happy for Somalia as “this is the first time that the Somali parties have agreed to meet with limited number of delegates, on a scheduled date within a specified time frame and at a planned venue.” Press release

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

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