PRESS RELEASE
(For immediate release)
The African Union (AU) Special Representative for Somalia
Statement on Kismayo
The African Union (AU) Special Representative for Somalia
and Head of AMISOM, Ambassador Mahamat Saleh Annadif has called on the feuding
parties in Kismayo to immediately end the fighting.
Ambassador Annadif notes that while the overall situation
in Somalia continues to evolve positively, the country nonetheless remains
confronted with serious challenges which require the utmost attention of its
political, religious and community leaders at all levels.
‘The Somali people and leaders must necessarily capitalize
on the security gains made by AMISOM, the Somali security forces and their
allies, to further peace and prosperity. They must seize this opportune moment
to bring to an end the political disputes that complicates the process of
stabilizing Somalia,’ states Ambassador Annadif.
‘I welcome the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS)
initiatives to engage regional authorities through outreach and dialogue, as
informed by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) national
reconciliation and dialogue process. I urge the Somali leaders, particularly
those in the Jubas and other regions to therefore demonstrate the required
maturity and goodwill as their country grapples with the challenges of this new
page in their history.’
The AMISOM, working with IGAD and other partners, remains
committed to supporting ongoing efforts towards national reconciliation and
unity, as well as the efforts to rebuild the armed forces and integrate the
militias.
Source: amisom-au.org
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