IGAD communique - May 3, 2013

[Gabbal]

Xiin-

 

I do not know if this is the first communique you have ever read in your life (my assumption is no which means you are being duplicitous here), but this is obviously a political coup for the Somali government.

 

The communique was not going to read "Kenya and neighboring countries renounced their strong interference in the domestic politics of various Somali parts and the Somali government seized back sovereignty." The communique was not going to read that way to be interpreted as a win for the Somali government.

 

This basically says that IGAD is a supporting actor, it cannot circumvent the political objectives and vision of the Somali government in Somalia, it acknowledges the supreme nature of the present Somali constitution in Somalia which is only interpreted by the organs of the existing Somali government, that IGAD reduces their efforts in Somalia's stabilization to a military one directed to Al Shabaab and not a political strategy.

 

It is a political coup as favorable as Somalia coule have hoped. In fact, it is even more so when you realize this is the third sitting since the new Somali government and twice before IGAD countries resisted. Much has changed and many things are changing and the realization is catching on in neighboring capitals that this time Somalia has landed.

 

The part about visit to Kismaayo I saw as face-saving gesture to Kenya which has realized it cannot go down in recent Somali history as being seen as a spoiler by Somalis in Somalia. It is a way to leave the entire IGAD with a graceful exist.

 

It seems many of the things I had said before the PM started that trip has taken place.

[malistar2012]

News and Media Division • New York

 

 

 

 

SECURITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHES UNITED NATIONS ASSISTANCE MISSION IN SOMALIA,

 

TO BE OPERATIONAL BY 3 JUNE FOR INITIAL PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS

 

 

Unanimously Adopts Resolution 2102 (2013)

 

Acting on the recommendations of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the Security Council today decided to establish the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) by 3 June for an initial period of 12 months, providing the United Nations “good offices” functions — and a range of strategic policy advice — in support of the Federal Government’s peace and reconciliation process.

 

Unanimously adopting resolution 2102 (2013), the Council decided that the mandate of UNSOM — which it intended to renew as appropriate — would include the provision of policy advice to the Federal Government and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on peacebuilding and state-building in the areas of: governance, security sector reform and rule of law (including the disengagement of combatants), development of a federal system (including preparations for elections in 2016), and coordination of international donor support.

 

Among its other mandated functions, UMSOM would help build the Federal Government’s capacity to promote respect for human rights and women’s empowerment, promote child protection, prevent conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence, and strengthen justice institutions. Further, it would monitor, help investigate and report to the Council on any abuses or violations of human rights or of international humanitarian law committed in Somalia, or any abuses committed against children or women.

 

In such work, the Council underlined the importance of Somali ownership, requesting the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Nicholas Kay, to align closely United Nations country team activities with the priorities of UNSOM and the Federal Government, as well as AMISOM, the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD), the European Union and other regional, bilateral and multilateral partners.

 

By other terms, the Council decided that UNSOM would be based in Mogadishu and deployed across Somalia, as requested by the Federal Government and as conditions permitted, in line with arrangements set out by the Secretary-General in his 19 April letter to the Council (document S/2013/239). Further, it recalled provisions in resolution 2093 (2013) in relation to UNSOM as a structurally integrated United Nations mission, welcoming the proposed leadership and coordination structures, with a clear delineation of duties.

 

For his part, the Secretary-General was requested to keep the Council regularly informed of the implementation of UNSOM’s mandate, including steps he was taking to ensure the presence of a structurally integrated mission by 1 January 2014, as well as an assessment on the political and security implications of wider United Nations deployments across Somalia, with a first report to be delivered no later than 2 September 2013 and every 90 days thereafter.

 

In his 19 April letter, the Secretary-General transmitted the results of a technical assessment mission to Somalia, deployed from 17 to 29 March. He notes that the team conducted its work on the basis of resolution 2093 (2013), adopted on 6 March, by which the Council defined a new United Nations presence in Somalia, guided by the Secretary-General’s Strategic Review of the situation. It agreed that the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) should be replaced by a new special political mission as soon as possible.

 

Throughout its encounters, the mission had heard strong support for a United Nations mandate in all areas identified by resolution 2093 (2013), according to the letter. The team found the political environment to be extremely complex, but with “impressive” capacities for peace and dialogue, thanks to the strong political will of the Federal Government to rebuild the country. International commitment was critical to ensuring an enabling security environment.

 

Those findings depicted an environment in which a new United Nations mission could “do much good”, the letter states. The team’s “mission concept” outlined an approach for providing mandated activities, guided by the principles of Somali national ownership, flexibility, and collaboration and partnerships. The letter outlines the core substantive functions of the new mission in the areas of: political affairs and mediation; rule of law and security institutions; and human rights and protection, as well as a role for multidisciplinary task teams to ensure coherence between the United Nations country team and the mission.

 

After action, Elmi Ahmed Duale ( Somalia) expressed his full appreciation for the adoption of an “important” resolution, which would support and facilitate his Government in achieving its development, governance and security goals. The resolution also ensured that there was only “one door” to knock on, as opposed to fragmented approaches, in coordinating assistance. Indeed, today’s action was a “first step” towards more effective Council support.

 

Against that backdrop, he called on all partners to abide by the principles of Somali sovereignty and ownership when extending support for the development of a Somali future, adding that regional authorities should also be consulted. Welcoming the emphasis on coordination and urgent action, he underlined the need for human and financial resources to help Somalia implement its mandate, drawing attention to the 7 May donor conference in London. “This year will be an opening of opportunities for Somalia’s development,” he declared.

+1

[cadnaan1]

Tala xumada somalida haysta waa tan qolodan labaxday jubaland inta ay la shaqeen lahaayeen dowlada somalia waxay ka doorbideen in ay hoostagaan dowlada shisheeye...

[malistar2012]

After action, Elmi Ahmed Duale ( Somalia) expressed his full appreciation for the adoption of an “important” resolution, which would support and facilitate his Government in achieving its development, governance and security goals. The resolution also ensured that there was only “one door” to knock on, as opposed to fragmented approaches, in coordinating assistance. Indeed, today’s action was a “first step” towards more effective Council support.

 

 

Good Job Congrats

 

 

 

 

Today was a Good today For Somalia and SFG .

[xiinfaniin]

Gabbal;945739 wrote:

Xiin-

 

I do not know if this is the first communique you have ever read in your life (my assumption is no which means you are being duplicitous here), but this is obviously a political coup for the Somali government.

 

The communique was not going to read "Kenya and neighboring countries renounced their strong interference in the domestic politics of various Somali parts and the Somali government seized back sovereignty." The communique was not going to read that way to be interpreted as a win for the Somali government.

 

This basically says that IGAD is a supporting actor, it cannot circumvent the political objectives and vision of the Somali government in Somalia, it acknowledges the supreme nature of the present Somali constitution in Somalia which is only interpreted by the organs of the existing Somali government, that IGAD reduces their efforts in Somalia's stabilization to a military one directed to Al Shabaab and not a political strategy.

 

It is a political coup as favorable as Somalia coule have hoped. In fact, it is even more so when you realize this is the third sitting since the new Somali government and twice before IGAD countries resisted. Much has changed and many things are changing and the realization is catching on in neighboring capitals that this time Somalia has landed.

 

The part about visit to Kismaayo I saw as face-saving gesture to Kenya which has realized it cannot go down in recent Somali history as being seen as a spoiler by Somalis in Somalia. It is a way to leave the entire IGAD with a graceful exist.

 

It seems many of the things I had said before the PM started that trip has taken place.

I am tempted to respond, but I am reminded the nature of Gabal --hadhow buu oran waa kaftamayey oo sidaa kama wadin.

 

As you were

[The Zack]

If wishes were .....

 

Jubbaland is here to stay! Engineer Mahbuub, Secretary General of IGAD and his team will visit Kismayu and still do what they have done before, bless the locals' desire to build their own state.

[Waranle_Warrior]

Another big blow for Culusow and this one killed him off completely. Remember the men in Kismayo did not refuse the SFG's involvement and role in the conference, they have always asked them to attend and welcomed them.

 

Now the IGAD mission along with SFG reps will go to Kismayo and visit the venue of the conference and meet Jubbaland elders. The men in Kismayo will also welcome the SFG as usual and ask them to fulfill their role and allow the conference to continue in order to form Jubbaland state as rightly by the Somali constitution.

 

What will Culusow say? No but I must appoint someone from Mogadishu???

 

 

It would be very interesting to watch.

[Miyir]

1- Win for Jubaland state formation process, more likely IGAD mission will support as they have done before and the case will be closed as the decision now will be made by AU passed the report issued by IGAD. lose for Qoslaye

 

1- Win for Qoslaye Hassan to cement and form any Future southern federal states to be formed such as Bay/Bakool and both Shabeele. lose for the Locals.

[Carafaat]

Oodweyne and Gabbal are right, the communique says the Somali is responsible for State building in Somalia.even with the IGAD mission to Lower Jubba, its still the goverment responsible for constructing a viable regional admins for lower, middle jubba and Gedo. And not IGAD.

[Tillamook]

So now Culosow will attend the Jubaland conference with IGAD....lol

 

It's like sending a girl a wedding invitation, she declines and then she is asked to become one of the bridesmaids and she then begrudgingly accepts...

 

Either way, the wedding will commence!

[Illyria]

Hmmm, and what can we make of this picture. the looks and the hand-shake.

Dubious smiles. Stares away. Eyes never meeting.

Kenyatta looking towards Desalegn. Desalegn looking away. Hassan uncertain with his hands sandwiched in between.

 

[Carafaat]

Illyria;945705 wrote:

Oodweyne,

I would agree President Hasan's 5 pillar plan was supported, but, as I read it, the thorny issue of Kismayo has been taken over by IGAD. Once the confidence building mission ends, IGAD owns the process and will come upon with a list of requirements only consulting the FG as needed, but the ownership is gone.

Ilyria, your analysis is incorrect. Read Baashi's comment. the process in Kismayo was not owned by the Somali federal goverment but mainly a Kenyan driven process(under IGAD flag) and now it will be given back to the Somali Federal goverments after ALL IGAD member countries visit the region and devise a strategy to bring this initiative, that got out of hand, back within the mandate of the Somali Federal goverment.

 

A particular gentleman within the Secretariat of IGAD will now have all the countries looking in to his project that got out of hand.the visit will restore IGAD's good name and outline the initiative with the rest of the Somali Federal goverment.

[Mario B]

Illyria;945987 wrote:

Hmmm, and what can we make of this picture. the looks and the hand-shake.

Dubious smiles. Stares away. Eyes never meeting.

Kenyatta looking towards Desalegn. Desalegn looking away. Hassan uncertain with his hands sandwiched in between.

 

So what are you saying here? That your President is more dubious than these two characters?

[Dabrow]

He is saying that he is one of those persons who read into things to much