Joint Communique by the International Community= Warlord clowns are out...

[General Duke]

On the eve of Transition in Somalia, the AU, IGAD and UN together with other members of the international community, including Djibouti, Ethiopia, EU, Italy, Norway, Turkey, UK, US and representatives of the International Observers of the Technical Selection Committee (TSC), are in Mogadishu to reaffirm their support and commitment to the efforts of all involved in the Transitional process. We are in Mogadishu to show support because, finally, this is where the future of Somalia is being decided by Somalis.

 

The international community welcomes the important progress that Somalia’s leaders and people have made in getting to this stage. Despite significant challenges, the process has ensured: the selection of elders, the convening of the National Constituent Assembly, and the adoption of the Provisional Constitution through a representative and transparent process taking place inside Somalia for the first time in twenty years.

 

Somalia faces an unprecedented opportunity for greater peace and stability, thanks to the commitment of Somalia’s leaders and the courage, dedication and sacrifice of the Somali National Army and AMISOM.

 

We urge all the Signatories to sustain their commitment to deliver a peaceful transition on time and in line with the expectations of the UNSC, AU, IGAD and the recent international meetings in London, Istanbul and Rome – that the Signatories should work together and will be held accountable for completing the process which they have agreed.

 

We believe that conditions exist for Parliament to meet to begin its work and that this could occur as early as 20th August. The vast majority of the members of the new Federal Parliament have now been nominated and vetted by the TSC. We anticipate that the full 275 membership can be achieved quickly, including the fulfillment of the quota for women’s’ representation, and the election of a Speaker and President fulfilled.

 

We applaud the patriotism, integrity and tireless efforts of the Technical Selection Committee who are charged with vetting the parliamentary nominations and for their courage in ensuring the propriety of the process. We urge and expect all parties to let the TSC complete its task without fear or hindrance.

 

In some cases, nominees have been rejected by the Technical Selection Committee which is acting in accordance with the Garowe Principles. In this regard, it is crucial that the TSC’s review procedures be respected, including the process for the Elders to reconsider their nominations.

 

The conclusion of the Transition should mark the beginning of more representative government in Somalia. Whilst Parliament remains a selected rather than elected body, it is essential that it cuts its ties with the past of self-interest and warlordism, and is populated by a new generation of Somali politicians, including the proper representation of Somali women.

 

Our priority remains simple – to ensure that the people of Somalia are better represented and become the beneficiaries of a renewed political process; a process that has the confidence and strength to deliver an enduring peace, sustainable economic recovery for all and the restoration of credible, legitimate and more accountable government prepared and able to meet the aspirations, hopes, freedoms and human rights of the Somali people.*

[Somalia]

Here's the link to the official UN statement above:

 

http://unpos.unmissions.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=aTk1RfX0TVE%3D&tabid=9705&mid=12667&language=en-US

[General Duke]

Beesha Caalamka Iyo Madaxda Soomaalida Oo Diiday Go’aankii “Maxkamadda Sare” Kuna Taliyey In Guddoonka Cusub Ee Baarlamaanka Loo Daayo Inay Go’aan Ka Gaadhaan Arrinta Dagaal Oogayaasha.

 

Waxa maanta kulan kuyeeshay Magaalada Muqdisho xubno ka socda Midowga Yurub, Beesha Caalamka iyo Masuuliyiinta Soomaalida ee ay ka kid ahaayeen Guddoomiyah cusub ee Baarlamaanka Soomaaliya* Prof Jawaari, Guddoomiyihii ku meel Gaadhka ahaa ee Baarlamaanka Gen. Muse Xassan, labadii guddoomiye ee Guddiga xulisata Baarlamaanka, iyo wakiilka Qaramada Midoobey ufadhiya Somaliya Ambassador A. Mahiga. Kulankaas oo ujeeddadiisu ahayd sidii go’aan midaysan looga gaadhi lahaa xubno lagu eedeeyey inay qayb ka ahaayeen burburkii iyo barakicintii Soomaaliya oo ubadan Hoggaamiye Kooxedyadii koonfurta Soomaaliya.

 

Xubnahaasi oo horay guddiga xulistu uga reebeen inay ka mid noqdaan Baarlamaanka Soomaaliya. Guddiga Xulistu waxay ku sababeeyeen go’aankoodaa inay raacayeen shuruudo hore ay ugu heshiiyeen xubnihii daadihinayey qorshaha kala guurka waa Saxiixayaashii tubta loo asteeyey xilliga kala guurka ee “Road Map-ka” iyo weliba Beesha Caalamaka oo uu metelayey wakiilka Qaramada Midoobay uqaabbilsan Soomaliya Amb. Mahiga.

 

Haddaba sidaad la socotaan waxa shalay [28/08/12) go’aan gaadhay Maxkammada Sare ee Soomaliya go’aankaas oo ahaa inay maxkamaddu ogolaatay in lagu daro Baarlamaanka Soomaaliya qabqablayaashii dagaalka. Hase yeeshe waxa go’aankaa aan aqbalin guddoonka Baarlamaanka iyo Guddigii Madaxa Bannaanayd ee loo xilsaaray soo xulista Baarlamaanka (TSC).* Horena waxa go,aan* Beesha Caalamku ugu gaadheen inaanay mustaqbalka Soomaaliya qayb ka noqon “Dagaal oogayaasha iyo Xagjirku”.

 

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Kulankan Maanta waxa soo gunaanaday Amb. Mahiga, wuxuuna ugu horraynba ammaan usoo jeediyey Guddiga Xulista Baarlamaanka isagoo ugu hambalyeeyey *sida xilkasnimada iyo geesinimada leh ee ay shaqadoodii xulista Baarlamaanka uguteen. Intaas ka bacdina wuxuu sheegay in dhinacyadii maanta ku kulmay Muqdisho ay go’aan wada jira ah ku gaadheen inaan loo oggolaan inay Baarlamaanka ka midnoqdeen dagaal oogayaashaasi . Wuxuu kaloo intaa raaciyey inaan go’aankii Maxkamadda waxba ka jirin, arrintanna faraha looga qaado inay go’aan ka gaadhaan guddoonka cusub ee Baarlamaanku.

 

Editor: Taleex Media

[General Duke]

Security Council Press Statement on Somalia The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Gérard Araud ( France):

 

The Security Council was briefed on 28 August by Dr. Augustine Mahiga, the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Somalia.

 

The members of the Security Council paid tribute to the work of Dr. Mahiga and the staff of the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) for their efforts to bring peace and stability to Somalia.

 

The members of the Security Council welcomed recent landmark events in Somalia, including the National Constituent Assembly’s adoption of the Provisional Constitution and the inaugural meeting of the new Federal Parliament. The members further welcomed that a new Speaker, Professor Mohamed Osman Jawari, had been appointed by Parliament. The members of the Council called on the new Federal Parliament to discharge its responsibilities with independence, transparently and free from undue influence or coercion.

 

The members of the Security Council commended the work of the Technical Selection Committee and the elders for their important efforts in overcoming numerous challenges and overseeing the appointment of members of the new Parliament. The members of the Security Council noted that this was despite reported instances of intimidation and corruption. They condemned any such acts and reiterated their willingness to take action against individuals whose acts threaten the peace, stability or security of Somalia. The members underlined the importance of a fully functioning Parliament, and that the remaining parliamentary seats should be agreed and filled as quickly as possible.

 

The members of the Council commended the African Union Mission in Somalia and the Somali National Forces for their bravery and for their vital role in providing a more secure environment for the Somalia Road Map signatories to deliver an end to the transition.

The members of the Security Council urged all the Road Map signatories to continue to work together on the basis of mutual goodwill and transparency, and bring a swift end to the transition. They called on the signatories to refrain from unilateral action and to continue the process of dialogue and compromise. They underlined that Parliament should now elect a President without further delay.

 

The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their continued support for the political process and for peace and stability in Somalia.