UN chief says Somalia faces best chance in years for peace

[Taako Man]

UN chief says Somalia faces best chance in years for peace

 

 

 

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon said on Wednesday that Somalia faces the best chance in years to find a long-term solution to the conflicts.

 

In his latest report to the UN Security Council on the situation in Somalia, Ban pointed out that although the challenges ahead are enormous, Somalia may now have the best chance in years to find a long-term solution to the conflicts that have left it without a functioning government since 1991.

 

"At the same time, the risks of renewed and prolonged insecurity will increase unless the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) is able to rapidly consolidate its authority and ensure stability and the rule of law" through such dialogue, the Secretary-General said, and pledged continued UN support to the government and civil society to meet the challenges.

 

Meanwhile, he stressed that an inclusive dialogue and a genuine political process are the only ways to achieve a sustainable peace that denies dissatisfied groups a rallying point for conflict.

 

"The TFG must reach out to key political and social forces in Somalia and engage in an inclusive dialogue," Ban observed. "Those who renounce violence and extremism and pledge to constructively engage in achieving a sustainable political settlement in Somalia should be included in the process."

 

Welcoming the decision of the African Union (AU) to deploy troops in Somalia for an initial period of six months, and Ethiopia's intention to withdraw its forces, Ban also appealed to the international community to assist the AU in mobilizing the funds and other assistance necessary for the deployment of such a force.

 

"I encourage the international community to continue to generously support relief and development assistance efforts in the country," he said.

 

Source: Xinhua

[Taako Man]

Somalia Faces Best Chance in Years for Peace, But Challenges Are Enormous -UN Report

 

 

 

 

(SomaliNet) Although the challenges ahead are enormous, Somalia may now have the best chance in years to find a long-term solution to the conflicts that have left it without a functioning government since 1991, provided its warring factions engage in dialogue, according to a United Nations report on the country released today.

 

"At the same time, the risks of renewed and prolonged insecurity will increase unless the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) is able to rapidly consolidate its authority and ensure stability and the rule of law" through such dialogue, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in the report to the Security Council, pledging continued UN support to the Government and civil society to meet the challenges.

 

"An inclusive dialogue and a genuine political process are the only ways to achieve a sustainable peace that denies dissatisfied groups a rallying point for conflict," he adds.

 

The TFG, backed by Ethiopian forces, dislodged the Union of Islamic Courts (UIC) from Mogadishu, the capital, and much of the rest of the country at the end of last year, but Mr. Ban notes that the semblance of order and security that the UIC created has begun to deteriorate in the city with armed roadblocks, checkpoints, banditry and violence.

 

Moreover, the fall of the UIC has brought to the fore some of the inter- and intra-clan rivalries that had been suppressed and the TFG has yet to establish effective authority or law and order in Mogadishu and other main population centres. "The true intentions and future influence of the former warlords also remain to be seen," Mr. Ban writes.

 

Although the Government has claimed to be making substantial gains against UIC remnants in the far south, fighting continues in the East African country, where nearly 1 million people have been displaced, about 1 in 9 of the population, and severe drought and recent heavy floods have added to the intensified fighting in wreaking more havoc.

 

"The Transitional Federal Government must reach out to key political and social forces in Somalia and engage in an inclusive dialogue," Mr. Ban stresses. "Those who renounce violence and extremism and pledge to constructively engage in achieving a sustainable political settlement in Somalia should be included in the process."

 

Welcoming the decision of the African Union (AU) to deploy troops in Somalia for an initial period of six months, and Ethiopia's intention to withdraw its forces, he appeals to the international community to assist the AU in mobilizing the funds and other assistance necessary for the deployment of such a force.

 

He also cites his intention to send a technical assessment mission to examine the possibility of a UN peacekeeping operation following the AU deployment.

 

"In the meantime, the United Nations will continue its efforts to address the serious humanitarian needs in Somalia," he writes, noting that harassment and detention of aid workers by Ethiopian and TFG forces have roused protection concerns.

 

"I encourage the international community to continue to generously support relief and development assistance efforts in the country," he says.

 

"I call on all Somali parties to provide unhindered humanitarian access for relief efforts, as well as guarantees for the safety and security of humanitarian aid workers, and to respect the fundamental human rights of all people in Somalia," he concludes, stressing the regional dimensions of the conflict and the need to address the security concerns of both Somalia and its neighbors.

 

Sources: UN News

[Taliban]

The UN is irrelevant and has no credibility whatsoever. Wasn't it the UN that alleged 720 ICU warriors helped Hezbollah in winning its last war against Israel?

[Taako Man]

^ UN is a body of 192 nations buddy. Of which more then 25% represent African nations and everybody has a say. But you probably believe it is a tool of America. Conspiracy theorist are you? Do you believe Tupac is alive or dead?

[Taliban]

Originally posted by Taako Man:

But you probably believe it is a tool of America.

Only collaborators believe otherwise.

[Caano Geel]

^ the UN is not irrelevant - its the best chance for unilateral rather than bilateral action - sadly with one world super power, its effectiveness is determined by the interests of that power.

 

Anyhow, there is never a specific best chance for peace, every day there could be peace - we are here because the morons with the muscle don't see it in their interests.

What somalia now has is one group with the potential for monopoly on violence, hence power. How they use that potential determines the the chances of a viable peace. But their track record of side lining any dissent or opposition doesn't bare well and smacks of a dictatorship as soon as it neutralises its opposition

[Taako Man]

Taliban

 

The UN has a vested interest in seeing Somalia succeed. Means one less eye sore on the world map. The world has a vested interest in seeing the UN represent the world views. Not America. America has america's best interest. I can hardly think the UN condemning the US stance on Iraq and telling them there was no Iraqi WMD, was hardly serving Uncle Sam's vested interest. But your a cynic.

[Taliban]

Originally posted by Taako Man:

The UN has a vested interest in seeing Somalia succeed.

Incorrect. From the day it was chased out of Somalia in the 90's until a few months ago, the UN had no vested interest in seeing Somalia succeed. In fact, it had a vested interest in seeing Somalia fail. It's now supposed to show interest because the ICU was able to find a local solution for Somalia. Mark my word; no foreign solution can be a viable solution for Somalia.

[Taako Man]

^ Basically you are assuming since the UN left because of crazy warlords in Xamar they have no vested interest in seeing a viable Somalia? The UN has had a strong prescense in Northern Somalia from Awdal through Puntland. They have not been able to work in Xamar because of obvious reasons.

[Wiilo]

There is no Freaking UN, they are bunch of ignorant guys who only do what the "west" especially wat the US wants. They are meeting in London to impose sanction on Iran, they are supporting the Ethipian Regime in Addis ababa. They sent troops to Lubnan to protect Isreal. If they are "The" United Nations, why aren't they sending troops into Gaza to protect Palastinians, why aren't they talk about they killing inocent palestinians. Why aren't they send peace troops into Darfur to protect Darfurians? And why aren't they stop the regime in Addis Ababa?

Another words, they are bunch of guys that collects money and make resalutions for the US and what the US wants to. I never beleive them before and i don't beleive them now and what they do WAA DAD INDHAHA LA, KUNA SHAQEEYA WAT IS TOLD.....

 

 

Go figure:...................

[Lake]

Originally posted by Taako Man:

^ UN is a body of 192 nations buddy. Of which more then 25% represent African nations and everybody has a say. But you probably believe it is a tool of America. Conspiracy theorist are you? Do you believe Tupac is alive or dead?

You're soooo lame I swear to God. This is the same UN you're applauding that still yet to make Isreal to step back and give up the arabs land.

 

As long as you see that its benefiting you you're alright with the western world...

[Taako Man]

^ Remember Israel ( I am not fond of them) faught Egypt,Syria, Jordan, etc and they kicked there asses and took extra land in 67' if I am correct. They took more just like somali geeljires kicked out Borana from Southern Somalia and took more land in the NFD. Should the somalis give up the land? No. Should Israel give up the land they died for? I would hope so. But just like Somalis, they are not going to give up anything without a fight.

 

 

The UN is here to help Somalis. Without there shipments of food yearly in the Tens of thousands of metric tons. 100's of Somalis without no relatives to send them lacag throw dahabshiil,amal, qaran express etc would be dead.

 

Unless you want to help your people. Don't bite the hand that is feeding them.

[Ebyan]

Somalia is on the right track and Inshallah it shall continue on this path.

[Xoogsade]

^ That sentiment is not shared by somalis who are bloodied by A/Y, the man you admitted you support simply because he is from your clan and whom you carry his picture as a loyal fan of his.

 

Perhaps such news as this

might give you a pause if there is some human thinking left in you or you feel somewhat connceted to other somalis whose blood A/Y drinks and whose supporters are quite happy to dismiss as nothing

[Taako Man]

^ So Abdullahi yusuf and the AU troops and the TFG are wrong because some ****** are throwing mortars? WOOOOW. That is really logical.