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Baba Cisse

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2017-03-23
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2017-03-23
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  1. “The newly elected Somali authorities must continue to focus on the fight against corruption in many sectors and the improvement of human rights in Somalia, particularly those of women and children. Senegal condemns all violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, irrespective of the perpetrators. In conclusion, my country calls on the international community to continue to support the Somali Federal Government in all of its efforts to advance the political process, eradicate the Al-Shabaab threat, improve the humanitarian situation and promote peacebuilding and sustainable development.”

    2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source

  2. “Confident of the efficiency of regional processes, we also remain convinced that the full cooperation of regional States, particularly Intergovernmental Authority on Development member States, through the regional frameworks and mechanisms established for that purpose, can promote a coordinated, and therefore sustainable, response to the problem of Al-Shabaab and other terrorist groups that threaten the region. With regard to the humanitarian situation, according to statistics cited here by many speakers, including even the President of Somalia, some 6.2 million people in Somalia need humanitarian aid and protection, of which 2.9 million are directly at risk of starvation. We make an impassioned plea for international solidarity to help Somalia cope with that alarming situation.”

    2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source

  3. “The increase in violence against civilians attributed to Al-Shabaab is compounded by the use of children in clashes, the attacks on humanitarian workers, the embezzlement of aid and hindrances to its delivery, all of which are reprehensible practices that we all strongly condemn, whoever the perpetrators. In order to better address those challenges, my delegation believes that substantial reform of the security sector is necessary and even urgent. In addition, we encourage Member States to support AMISOM by providing the necessary assistance to the African Union and troop-contributing countries by paying for troops, training, technical assistance and ammunition, consistent with the exemption to the arms embargo imposed on Somalia, as well as by making financial contributions outside of the United Nations trust fund in support of AMISOM.”

    2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source

  4. “I also pay tribute to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali defence and security forces for their ongoing and outstanding work alongside the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia in difficult and often dangerous conditions in their efforts to support this brotherly country in establishing the rule of law. However, despite the significant progress that the successful holding of presidential elections represents and the progress made in the fight against terrorism, the security and humanitarian challenges remain a source of concern in Somalia, owing to the residual capacities of the Al-Shabaab group, but also to the growing foothold of the Islamic State in the region.”

    2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source

  5. “Our debate is certainly timely, given the current state of affairs, which reflects the seriousness of the other challenges facing Somalia - the most recent being the severe drought, which, according to humanitarian agencies, puts some 3 million people at risk of starvation. That risk is all the more worrying, as the country is still quite exposed to terrorists. Al-Shabaab continues to be a threat as it still occupies parts of the country and engages in harmful actions, such as carrying out asymmetrical attacks, thus greatly undermining the country's security.”

    2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source

  6. “The delegation of Senegal also wishes to thank the United Kingdom presidency for having taken the initiative of convening this debate on Somalia, where successful presidential elections in February resulted in the election of Mr. Farmajo as new President of the Republic. That election, combined with the adoption of a new constitution and a transparent, democratic and inclusive electoral code, is undoubtedly a great step forward. On behalf of the Government of Senegal, I once again convey our warm congratulations to the Federal Government of Somalia for the successful political elections, and I encourage regional and international actors to maintain their coordinated and cohesive support so as to consolidate the country's progress.”

    2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source

  7. “Mr. Baba Cisse (Senegal) (Spoke in French): First, on behalf of Senegal, I would like to firmly condemn the attack that occurred in London yesterday and express the sincere condolences of the Government of Senegal to you, Mr. President, and to the Government of the United Kingdom and to the families of the victims. I would also like to thank President Farmajo for his important statement, as well as Mr. Michael Keating, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, and Mr. Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia for their briefings.”

    2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source