SRSG calls for successful follow up to Brussels meeting on Somalia

Nairobi, 27 April: The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has praised the international community for its generous pledges totaling more than $213 million for Somalia's security forces and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) - and said it was now up to everyone to show the resources mobilized would be available very soon and would be spent wisely and responsibly.[English] [Somali]

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SRSG deplores attacks on Somali politicians

Nairobi, 17 April 2009: The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has strongly condemned the recent targeted attacks in Mogadishu aimed at delaying the ongoing work by the new Government to restore peace as well as the adoption of Sharia law by the Parliament.“Yesterday a group, acting in a furtive manner, attempted to assassinate a courageous countryman who is a Cabinet member,” said Mr Ould-Abdallah. “And the day before an innocent Member of Parliament, was killed. I totally deplore these attacks on two true Moslems.[English] [Somali]

SRSG condemns continuing piracy scourge

Nairobi, 14 April 2009: The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has called piracy an “international scourge” which is damaging to ordinary Somalis, the region and the world. “I strongly believe that concrete efforts, such as the international maritime presence off the Somali coast, should be increased to help marginalize and suppress piracy,” said Mr Ould-Abdallah.[English] [Somali] ....................................................................................................

Latest acts of piracy are renewed provocations

Nairobi, 09 April 2009: United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah has condemned the recent rash of piracy off the coast of Somalia.“Once again, daring acts of piracy are drawing attention to the situation in Somalia,” Mr. Ould-Abdallah said. “This week alone, the hijacking of six ships—one a day—is a new record established by the pirates of Somalia. These activities, carried out sometimes nine hundred kilometers from the coast are renewed provocations to the international community. The response must be clear and firm condemnation in words and in action against this pandemic. These acts of criminality must not be allowed to follow the same path of impunity of the past.[English] [Somali]

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