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  1. “Allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. I also wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Pascoe and Mr. Boyd from the Department of Field Support, and express my appreciation for their briefings. We also appreciate the report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/503) and thank all those who contributed to it. In particular, we thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia and head of the United Nations Political Office for Somalia, Mr. Ahmedou Ould Abdallah; the United Nations Support Office for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM); and all the international and other organizations that contributed, in very difficult circumstances, to the drafting of the report.”

    2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source

  2. “I would also like to express my appreciation to Ahmedou Ould Abdallah, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia. Although my President did not mention this, it was requested that I should mention that a United Nations peacekeeping force should also be provided and that AMISOM should become part of that peacekeeping force as soon as possible.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

  3. “The communique also requests the imposition of sanctions against all those foreign actors, both within and outside the region, specially Eritrea, providing support to the armed groups engaged in destabilization activities in Somalia, attacks against the Transitional Federal Government, the civilian population and AMISOM, as well as against all the Somali individuals and entities working towards undermining the peace and reconciliation efforts. In View of the critical situation in Somalia, I have the honour to reiterate the appeal made by His Excellency Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed for urgent action by the Security Council and the international community. I wish also to thank all those who have so far supported the fight against piracy in Somalia, those who are supporting us now and those who will be supporting us in the future.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

  4. “In conclusion, let me refer to paragraph 16 of the communique of the just-concluded African Union summit in Sirte, which calls on "the United Nations Security Council, in line with the AU Peace and Security Council and IGAD communique, to take immediate measures, including the imposition of a no-fly zone and blockade of seaports, to prevent the entry of foreign elements into Somalia, as well as flights and shipments carrying weapons and ammunition". 09-3985] It is these foreign elements which are continuously attacking the Government, AMISOM. and the population in general.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

  5. “That is why he has said that we urgently need support as soon as possible. The approval of the implementation of the communique of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) was also requested, as were contributions for building up the Somali security forces, for providing humanitarian relief for the affected population, which was also mentioned by the Under-Secretary-General Ms. Malcorra, and for building infrastructure and implementing development projects in the country.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

  6. “In order to enable the Transitional Federal Government to take control of the situation in the country and deliver on its mission, His Excellency President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed appealed to heads of State or Government at the just-concluded African Union summit to provide the necessary support to his Government as soon as possible, especially in the following areas: bringing the number of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to 8,000, as promised; broadening the African Union Mission in Somalia and following up on the full participation in the peacekeeping process; and accelerating the strengthening of the Somali national forces by providing training, equipment and funding. The current situation in Somalia is so serious that it cannot wait for a long period of deliberations, as our President has stated.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

  7. “Other achievements include: the preparation and implementation of a temporary budget; the establishment of a central bank and financial institutions and the appointment of an Accountant General; the formation of an anti-corruption commission; the establishment of the Military High Court with the objective of disciplining the Somali forces and preventing human rights violations; the integration of the former transitional Government forces and the forces of the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia; and the appointment of a chief of staff, a land force commander, a commander of the navy and coast guard and a commander of the air force.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

  8. “The Government opened peace and reconciliation negotiations and welcomed all efforts by tribal leaders, businessmen, religious leaders and members of civil society to bring about reconciliation between the Government and the opposition. These efforts resulted in some success, including some of the opposition groups joining the Government.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

  9. “On 19 March 2009, Usama bin Laden declared war against the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and incited foreign fighters to help overthrow it by mobilizing financial and human resources for that purpose. In the past month, groups of extremists, along with foreign fighters backed by the Eritrean Government, launched attacks on the Government. As a result, hundreds of thousands of innocent people were displaced from Mogadishu. During this brief period of about five or six months, as mentioned by Mr. Lynn Pascoe, the achievements of the Transitional Federal Government have included the following. Immediately after its formation, the Government, including the Parliament, was moved to Mogadishu, the capital.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

  10. “Unfortunately, during the long period of chaos in the country, Somalia became a safe haven for militants and terrorists who continue to obstruct peace efforts and pose a threat not only to Somalia but to the region as well. The situation is now very critical, as was mentioned by the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs. Now the situation is taking on a new dimension since the emergence of the extremist movements which are linked to Al-Qaida and some State sponsors of terrorism which always maintain agendas that do not promote the interests of peace in Somalia. The presence of Al-Qaida in Somalia is not merely a claim; it is a reality.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

  11. “His Excellency the President stated that following approximately 20 years when there were no functioning governments, the long-awaited breakthrough in the tragedy experienced by the people of Somalia came when the National Reconciliation Conference was held in Djibouti under the auspices of the United Nations, the international community and regional and local organizations. It led to a peace agreement between the then interim Somali Government and the opposition at the beginning of this year, and the new joint parliament was formed. His Excellency the President was elected and then a Government of National Unity was appointed and gained the confidence of the parliament and the majority of the Somali people.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

  12. “I wish to also thank and express our appreciation for the efforts of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union (AU), as well as other international regional organizations that are currently supporting Somalia and whose continued support is urgently required. I would like to begin my presentation with some salient points from the address of His Excellency Mr. Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, President of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, to the 13th African Union Summit, held from 1 to 3 July 2009 in Sirte, Libya.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

  13. “At the outset, allow me to thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to brief the Security Council. I very warmly congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and wish you success. I also wish to express my appreciation to last month's Council President, His Excellency Mr. Baki Ilkin of Turkey. Allow me also to thank the Secretary-General of the United Nations, and the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Lynn Pascoe, and the Under-Secretary-General for Field Support, Ms. Susana Malcorra, who have just briefed us. I very much appreciate their briefings.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

  14. “However, I think that, as my colleagues from Uganda and Turkey have mentioned, if we establish the sine qua non condition that there must be peace and stability before a United Nations operation can start, that may take more than another 10 years. Somalis are trying to implement the Djibouti agreement. As usual, there are always problems when such a complex agreement has to be implemented. If we wait until everything is in place, I believe that we will miss the boat and Somalia will be forever absent from the international community. I would very much like to thank the Council for this resolution, which we believe is a good one that gives us hope for the future.”

    2009-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6068 (2009) · source

  15. “A comprehensive holistic approach is required to address the root causes of the crisis in Somalia, which has been ongoing for almost 20 years and now includes acts of piracy off the Somali coast, on which the Security Council has already taken necessary action, again in unanimity. I am also grateful for the very wise statements made by the members of the Council, starting with my colleague from the Untied States. I should like to congratulate him and to express my regret that he is leaving us. I should also like to thank all the others who have mentioned on a positive note that it is essential that a United Nations peacekeeping force deploy as soon as possible - time and other factors allowing.”

    2009-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6068 (2009) · source

  16. “Let me first and foremost congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency and to congratulate you on resolution 1863 (2009), which has been adopted unanimously under your presidency. I also express our gratitude to all the members of the Security Council for having voted unanimously in favour of the resolution. We believe that the resolution is a step in the right direction for the time being in trying to address the complex situation in Somalia, bearing in mind that that complex situation requires measures that are not only active but also urgent.”

    2009-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6068 (2009) · source

  17. “It is my sincere hope that the international community and the Security Council will respond positively this time in a more proactive way and in a timely fashion to our appeal for the urgent and immediate deployment of a United Nations stabilization force, a multinational force and, at a later date, when it is more convenient, a United Nations peacekeeping operation.”

    2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source

  18. “Ahmedou Ould Abdallah, as the main interlocutor, in support of the peace process. In conclusion, it is not enough to observe, as has been done in the past, a policy of "wait and see". Somalia needs a serious sponsor, as has been mentioned, to push the peace forward. We rely on the Security Council and the United Nations Secretariat to 08-6107] identify and make possible urgent steps to implement the proposals made by the Secretary-General, as early as possible, because we are facing a lot of challenges, insecurity and a humanitarian disaster.”

    2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source

  19. “Similarly, the task in Somalia is not so much one involving a proliferation of initiatives led by the various interlocutors. The main task lies in helping the Somali Government and opposition groups that have agreed to implement the Djibouti agreement to devise institutions that are trusted and legitimate and that command the allegiance of the population of Somalia. That is the goal of the Somali Government, and I think it is still a reasonable aspiration for the international community and the Somali people. Therefore, we urge the countries in the region and organizations, such as the Intergovernmental Authority of Development, the African Union, the League of Arab States, United Nations agencies and Member States to work with the leadership of, and in coordination with, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr.”

    2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source

  20. “As the people of Somalia tackle the challenges they confront, they will need sympathetic understanding and the support of the international community. The search for peace and prosperity in Somalia will not be smooth; nor will full peace be achieved quickly. We know that all too well. Recently, the Somali Government faced a constitutional crisis, as mentioned by previous speakers. I can assure the Council, however, that the leadership of the Transitional Federal Government will overcome the current constitutional crisis by exercising leadership and wisdom at this critical time. But, we strongly urge countries, both in the region and worldwide, to allow political space for the leadership of the TFG to overcome the constitutional crisis. We urge the Council to do the same.”

    2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source

  21. “Similarly, I humbly remind the Security Council of a statement made previously by His Excellency Ambassador Kumalo of South Africa upon the adoption of Security Council resolution 1838 (2008). The Ambassador said, "we would like to put it on record that the threat to international peace and security in Somalia originates in the conflict [and] the conflict in 08-6107] Somalia cannot be countered solely through maritime security actions. Piracy is part of the larger problem ...". (S/PV.5987, pp. 2-3) In this connection, we fully agree with our South African colleague that piracy is only one of many security challenges we face in Somalia, and the Council should seek to address the threat of peace and security in Somalia in a comprehensive way.”

    2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source

  22. “A detailed statement on this matter has already been given by the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The Transitional Federal Government renews its request for the help of the Security Council in securing the international and territorial waters off the coast of Somalia for the safe conduct of shipping and navigation. We urge and welcome the renewal for one year of the authorization provided to those cooperating with the TFG, as stipulated in paragraph 7 of Security Council resolution 1816 (2008), as well as other assistance that the Security Council may deem necessary to provide. We also wish to appeal both to the Security Council and to other nations and international organizations to support such anti-piracy efforts and to get involved as far as possible in securing our waters.”

    2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source

  23. “The position of the Transitional Federal Government was exacerbated by inadequate financial support from the international community to strengthen security in the country and recruit new forces. That is why Somalia's challenges show the link between humanitarian efforts and improvement in the security situation in the country. We, therefore, strongly urge the international community to provide humanitarian assistance to Somalia to address these challenges, as well as to help strengthen security in the country. The other challenge, as stated earlier in this meeting, is the issue of piracy. The Transitional Federal Government would like once again to convey its sincere gratitude to those Member States and regional and international organizations that are assisting it in combating the scourge of piracy off Somalia's coast.”

    2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source

  24. “Concrete steps have already been taken, some of which have been mentioned by our briefers, as stipulated in the agreement between the two parties. This development shows that the leadership of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) has clearly demonstrated its commitment to reconciliation between the Government of Somalia and the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia, and that it will continue to do so. However, we believe that the greatest challenge to peace and stability in Somalia is not simply a political problem, but also a lack of security. The Transitional Federal Government does not have the capacity to defend and control the entire country, as its security apparatus lacks adequate equipment and training and has no financial resources in place.”

    2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source

  25. “Efthimios Mitropoulos, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), who has briefed us and requested assistance in order to further his organization's anti-piracy efforts in Somalia. As has been mentioned, there have been a number of significant political developments in the search for peace in Somalia, not only by the Somalis, but also by the international community, the African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the Secretary-General and his Special Representative. The Somali Government has signed a peace agreement with opposition groups, which was jointly agreed to by the High-Level Committee and the Joint Security Committee, and agreed to the terms of reference of those Committees.”

    2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source

  26. “Mr. President, I would like to seize this opportunity to thank you for allowing me to brief the Security Council on recent developments in Somalia. Some of this briefing has already been done. I would also express our profound appreciation to the Secretary-General and his Special Representative for the valuable support they have offered to the Somali people during this very difficult time in our history. I also wish to thank Mr. Haile Menkerios, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his comprehensive briefing; Mr. Raisedon Zenenga, Director of the Africa II Division of the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations; and Mr.”

    2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source

  27. “In conclusion, we have ample reasons to be positive and optimistic about the future as long as the international community speaks in one voice on the situation in Somalia under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. We very much hope that, this time, something tangible will come out of the deliberations of the Security Council. We wish to reiterate the firm commitment of my Government to do everything possible to move forward an inclusive dialogue and national reconciliation in the country in as timely of a manner as possible, with the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”

    2008-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5858 (2008) · source

  28. “In our View, the most viable, practical and meaningful contingency plan and strategy is to adopt a timely and properly integrated contingency plan containing the four elements detailed in the report with the utmost urgency. We also believe it is time for United Nations agencies to relocate inside Somalia, as was proposed, as soon as possible. There are many major cities in the country that can host and meet the security requirements of the United Nations agencies currently based in Nairobi. We wish also to emphasize the time factor, the need for urgent action and the importance of speeding up the whole process so that we avoid losing momentum and opportunities.”

    2008-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5858 (2008) · source

  29. “Such a process would send the right message to the Somali people, to subregional and regional organizations and to international donors. It would help strengthen the ongoing process of national reconciliation and thereby help support the efforts of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia to achieve peace and reconciliation in the country. While the Somali Government is striving to bring peace and stability to the country with limited resources and assistance from the international community, there are still a few elements - so-called spoilers - that are doing the opposite. We have taken note of the various ideas in the report, especially with regard to the proposed contingency plans and scenarios and the relocation of the United Nations agencies inside Somalia, which we welcome.”

    2008-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5858 (2008) · source

  30. “That responsibility obliges the Security Council to look beyond the limitations that the current security situation imposes and to reflect on a possible outcome and come up with ideas as to what is possible - within the constraints already mentioned in the paper by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations - to help create circumstances in which the United Nations can become more fully engaged. We are asking for real engagement by the United Nations and the Security Council. The Security Council also has the responsibility to protect and assist the legitimate Government in Somalia as it does in other conflicts. Silence and lack of action are not viable options at this time. The international community in general, and the Security Council in particular, must participate in a serious manner in a peacebuilding process in Somalia.”

    2008-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5858 (2008) · source

  31. “In some cases, the United Nations has been able to send peacebuilding and peacekeeping missions that have made positive contributions to ending conflicts and building peace in affected countries. We hope, therefore, that the concerted action of the United Nations and the international community will contribute to peace, security and stabilization in Somalia after such a long time. The report of the Secretary-General and the inter- agency fact-finding mission to Somalia (S/2008/l78) clearly illustrates that the international community has a clear and unambiguous responsibility towards the people of Somalia.”

    2008-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5858 (2008) · source

  32. “Those resolutions have allowed for the deployment of two peacekeeping operations and a multinational force. However, after 16 years now, the Somali people are asking to be given a second chance to resolve the protracted tragedy in the country once and for all. We believe that this moment is no to time to give up. The people of Somalia are tired of civil war and suffering. The leadership of the Transitional Federal Government is committed to peace and national reconciliation, as stated by the Special Representative, and there is now a window of opportunity to be seized with the utmost urgency. The United Nations, and the Security Council in particular, could benefit from valuable lessons learned from previous United Nations missions deployed in zones of civil wars and conflicts.”

    2008-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5858 (2008) · source

  33. “I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for taking the initiative to organize this public debate in the Security Council on the situation in Somalia. We also thank the Secretary-General and his Special Representative for their dedication to and tireless efforts for peace and stability in Somalia. Similarly, we thank the Department of Political Affairs and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. The Assistant Secretary-General has provided the Council with the details of a report that describes a very serious situation. We thank the missions for their report. As mentioned, the Security Council was first seized of the situation in Somalia in early 1992. It devoted much energy to the Somali crisis at that time and adopted many resolutions.”

    2008-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5858 (2008) · source

  34. “We very much hope that the decision or action taken by the Security Council will not be confined to a mere rollover of the authorization for AMISOM. and the adoption of a wait-and-see policy. We - and, indeed, the African Union and the international 08-24087 community - expect more from the Council on this issue. I should like to conclude by noting that the security situation in Somalia is a real challenge to the African region and a threat to international peace and security. We hope that we will all rise to the occasion and meet the challenges of the situation in Somalia robustly and securely. 08-24087”

    2008-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5837 (2008) · source

  35. “Members will also recall that the Security Council, in its presidential statement of 19 December 2007 (S/PRST/2007/49), reiterated its request that the Secretary-General develop the existing contingency plans for the possible deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation to further enhance peace in Somalia and to support the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), as set out in resolution 1772 (2007). In order to avoid a deterioration of the security situation in Somalia, we urge the Security Council in no uncertain terms to accelerate the implementation of the aforementioned decisions referred to in the presidential statement I have cited. For its part, my Government stands ready to fully cooperate and work closely with the Security Council and the Secretary- General in that regard.”

    2008-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5837 (2008) · source

  36. “The Council may also recall the recent appeal made by African heads of State, as referred to by the Permanent Observer. At its tenth Ordinary Session, held recently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union appealed once again to the Security Council to urgently take steps for the early deployment of United Nations peacekeeping operations to further enhance peace in Somalia, bearing in mind that the Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2008-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5837 (2008) · source

  37. “We thank you, Mr. President, for giving us this opportunity to participate in today's meeting of the Security Council. I also wish to endorse, with thanks, the statement just made by the Permanent Observer of the African Union, with which we fully agree. In addition, on behalf of my Government, I am obliged to refer to and endorse two similar communications dated 12 February 2008 and addressed to the President of the Security Council and to the Secretary-General, respectively, by the Chairman of the African Group for the month of February 2008, His Excellency Ambassador Chungong Ayafor, conveying the concern of the African Group about the critical situation in Somalia and the inadequate attention by the international community so far.”

    2008-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5837 (2008) · source