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Osman

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first: 2010-10-22
most recent: 2023-12-01
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“The Sudan will not forget the role of the peace-loving States that supported it and stood by its side during its ordeal. The meeting rose at 4.30 p.m.”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9492 (2023) · source
“For that reason, The Sudan requires from the Council its support and understanding of the force majeure exceptional circumstances that my country is experiencing. We call on the Council to stand by the Sudan in order to preserve its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and to condemn the heinous crimes committed by the rebel militia in violation of international humanitarian law, human rights law and all relevant international laws. The rebel militia has mobilized mercenaries from various States to undermine the security and stability of the Sudan and the stability of the entire region. We also appeal to the Council to call on the external parties and States supporting the rebel militia to stop interfering in the Sudan’s internal affairs.”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9492 (2023) · source
“The Sudan reaffirms its commitment to cooperating with the United Nations on procedures to end the UNITAMS mandate and its liquidation, including the exit of its personnel and equipment. We also reaffirm the commitment of the Sudan’s Government to the 1946 Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations. In conclusion, the Sudan is engaged in a just defensive war against a cross-border aggressor militia that has targeted its people and their resources and livelihoods. The war waged by the rebel militia seeks to bring about a comprehensive demographic change in the Sudan, driven by tribal tendencies. That runs contrary to the Sudan’s ethnic, cultural and religious pluralism.”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9492 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we refer to the directives of the Chairperson of the Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, to the high national committee responsible for cooperation with the United Nations, namely, to facilitate all procedures related to the delivery of humanitarian assistance and to ensure the highest degree of coordination with the United Nations. Lieutenant General Al-Burhan transmitted two letters to the Secretary-General communicating that special interest in the issue of humanitarian assistance, and he also confirmed it in his meeting with the Secretary- General during the high-level week of the General Assembly at its seventy-eighth session.”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9492 (2023) · source
“We would like to stress that the Sudan remains committed to facilitating the delivery of emergency relief from Port Sudan to all areas in the Sudan, and to facilitate all procedures after ending the blockage of the cross-border route between Chad and the Darfur region imposed by the rebel Rapid Support Forces militia. We would like to emphasize that the Government of the Sudan’s constructive engagement with the United Nations will continue through cooperation with the Secretary-General’s new Personal Envoy for the Sudan. In that regard, we would like to express our appreciation for the good offices that the Secretary-General has continued to extend in standing by the Sudan to stop the ongoing war. We also value his special interest in the Sudan.”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9492 (2023) · source
“We affirm the Government’s readiness to continue constructive engagement with the United Nations by strengthening cooperation with the country team on issues of recovery, rehabilitation, reconstruction and development support, in addition to continuing cooperation with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to deliver relief aid to those in need, which is our top priority to end the war at this stage. In our efforts to underscore that cooperation, the Government concluded the Jeddah Agreement on 15 May, which was supplemented by the seven-point agreement signed with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on 4 November.”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9492 (2023) · source
“The Government of the Sudan and the country’s senior leadership are working to end the war, address its effects and complete the course of the transition period by reviving an expanded political process with genuine national will and leadership that leads to free and transparent elections, in which all Sudanese people of all political orientations take part, in a manner that meets the aspirations of the Sudanese people for peace, security and prosperity and leads to the handover of power to a civilian-elected Government. We thank the Council for positively responding to the request of the Government of the Sudan to terminate the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS).”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9492 (2023) · source
“Mr. Osman (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December. We trust that you will be able to conduct the work and deliberations of the Council in an optimal manner. We also wish to thank your predecessor, His Excellency the Permanent Representative of China, Mr. Zhang Jun, for his wise leadership and constructive cooperation with the delegation of the Sudan during his presidency of the Council for the past month. We also extend our gratitude to all the permanent and non-permanent members of the Council and to the penholder for their positive engagement with us and for listening to our vision over the past days. And we thank all members for their interest in the ongoing events in the Sudan.”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9492 (2023) · source
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to upholding human rights, promoting peace and ensuring the well-being of all our citizens as we move forward in this critical endeavour. Lastly, since this is my last time taking the floor this month, I would like to congratulate the outgoing Council members, namely, Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates, for the successful completion of their mandate. We commend their remarkable efforts and cooperation over the past two years. The meeting rose at 3.40 p.m.”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9491 (2023) · source
“We welcome the support of bilateral friends in our efforts to address security challenges. We will continue to collaborate with our global partners, including the African Union and United Nations, to enhance our national ownership and capabilities. In that regard, I am pleased to report today that phase 2 of the drawdown of the 3,000 African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) troops will conclude as scheduled, on 31 December. The Somali Government is committed to fully implementing the transition of the security responsibility from ATMIS to the Somali National Army within the agreed timelines. In conclusion, this represents a significant opportunity for our country to strengthen its ability to address security challenges and advance our collective goal of consolidating peace and security within our borders.”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9491 (2023) · source
“It also allows us to bolster the capacity of the Somali security forces by accessing lethal arms and equipment to adequately safeguard our citizens and our nation. We are dedicated to addressing the underlying causes of violent extremism in our country, including by promoting socioeconomic development. It is our belief that sustainable peace and security can only be achieved through a comprehensive approach that integrates security measures with initiatives aimed at fostering long-term stability and prosperity. It is our firm commitment to further strengthen our weapons and ammunition management and to maximize the utilization of our resources for the purpose of upholding peace within our borders. We will work diligently together to ensure that the violent extremist groups’ illicit ability to gain arms continues to be restrained.”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9491 (2023) · source
“At the outset, I would like to extend my congratulations to you, Mr. President, on the assumption of the rotating presidency of the Council for this month and commend your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of China, for the effective way in which he steered the deliberations of the Council last month. We thank all Council members who have voted for the consensus adoption of resolution 9714 (2023), and we welcome the adoption of the two resolutions (resolutions 9713 (2023) and 9714 (2023)). It is crucial to underscore the primary focus of the Council on countering Al-Shabaab. At the same time, the adoption of the current resolution on Somalia, which lifts the long-standing arms embargo on the Federal Government of Somalia, enables us to confront security threats, including those posed by Al-Shabaab.”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9491 (2023) · source
“It is a testament to our dedication to reform, governance and macroeconomic stability. That brings me to the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), which is currently being negotiated by Council members. It is imperative that the UNSOM special political mission transition to the United Nations country team presence align with the reality of Somalia today, not of 10 years ago, and focus its efforts on assisting the Federal Government of Somalia in its articulated long-term development priorities. On the situation in northern Somalia, I am pleased to report that the situation in Laascaanood is calm, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Sool, Sanaag and Cayn”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“While the existing logistical support is undeniably crucial, it falls short owing to the ongoing escalated operational tempo in countering Al-Shabaab. During the technical pause, the Federal Government of Somalia, in conjunction with our partners, will conduct a comprehensive reassessment of the operational needs of the Somali national armed forces. That reassessment aims to essentially ensure that our armed forces are endowed with the requisite financial and logistical resources to effectively pursue our transition priorities. On the economic area, we have worked to fulfil, by the end of this year, the criteria of a framework laid out by international institutions. Our nation’s debt is in the process of being absolved. That is more than just a fiscal reset.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“As President Mohamud passionately expressed, “Let me state clearly that the Somalia of 2023 is not the Somalia of 1992.” (S/PV.9356, p. 10) It is crucial for the global community to acknowledge that transformation and the advancements we have made, as well as the new realities on the ground. The ongoing enforcement of the arms embargo restricts the capabilities of the Somali armed forces. We again call for the full lifting of the arms embargo imposed on Somalia in 1992. In addition to those considerations, we must also address the pressing logistical concerns and resource gaps confronting the Somali security forces. As the Somali national armed forces undertake increased responsibilities, there is an increasing demand for logistical support.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“Despite the commendable success achieved in maintaining the phase 1 drawdown by the Somali security forces, it is imperative to recognize that the forward operating bases, earmarked for phase 2, differed significantly. The unforeseen turn of events necessitated a thorough reorganization to ensure we maintain our momentum in countering the threat of Al-Shabaab. Before embarking on the next drawdown phase, comprehensive security planning for the population centres surrounding the forward operating bases slated for collapse or handover is imperative. We firmly believe that such planning should be methodically tailored to suit the distinctive security dynamics of each area, ensuring a seamless security transition. Times have changed, and so has Somalia.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“Reconciliation efforts in Galmudug and South-West states have resulted in a renewed spirit of cooperation and unity. Those agreements ensure that all stakeholders have a voice in the decision-making process going forward. That unity of purpose has guided us as we strive to liberate areas from Al-Shabaab’s control and combat terrorism that has afflicted our nation. The Somali national armed forces, together with local communities and international partners, continue to conduct successful operations against Al-Shabaab, which has led to the recovery of many towns and villages. Since August 2022, more than 600 kilometres of ground has been liberated. We remain vigilant in ensuring that the gains we have achieved are not reversed.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“I would like to begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your country’s assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I also want to thank Ms. Catriona Laing, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, and Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, for their briefings. At the Council’s last meeting on Somalia (see S/PV.9356), my President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, highlighted the strides made by Somalia in the months under his leadership. The Government has actively worked towards consensus with the federal member states and made important progress through the convening of six National Consultative Council meetings. During those meetings, key agreements were reached on fiscal policy, electoral processes and security arrangements.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“We call on our international partners to provide immediate assistance in the form of safe, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access and enabling the delivery of humanitarian aid to the population of Laascaanood and the Sool region. What is happening in Laascaanood today is a crime against humanity, and it is against the values of the Somali people. In that regard, there can be no impunity for such crimes involving indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Furthermore, the Federal Government of Somalia is committed to investigate and hold the perpetrators accountable.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“In northern Somalia, we remain appalled by and condemn the aggression against the people of Laascaanood, which has caused immeasurable human suffering and loss of life and large-scale civilian displacement. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamed has called for an immediate end to hostilities and negotiating a lasting ceasefire. The Federal Government of Somalia stands ready to create the conditions for the start of an inclusive Somali-owned national dialogue to resolve the conflict and thereby create the foundation for peace and stability throughout the country. The Federal Government of Somalia underlines its duty to protect the Somali population and the responsibility to continue to provide substantial ongoing humanitarian support to those affected by the conflict in Laascaanood, in particular women and children.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“We thank donors and humanitarian agencies for heeding the call of the Government in addressing the humanitarian needs of the local population. In that regard, we stress the importance of the nexus between humanitarian and development assistance, which is crucial to the work involving the Federal Government of Somalia’s long-term strategies to invest in and support systemic transformation across long-term cycles. Furthermore, we stress utilizing country systems, which is an important component in building our State capacity to maintain security, foster economic stability and growth and deliver services. Bypassing country systems creates additional transaction costs for our Government and may distract attention from the systems that govern the use of domestic resources, undermining State accountability.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“Although the implementation of the Somalia Transition Plan for security is a resource-intensive exercise, it is worth noting that the Federal Government of Somalia has indeed successfully achieved at least 90 per cent of the priorities and objectives outlined in the previous report that was submitted to the Council in October 2022. Nonetheless, the activities of the Somalia Transition Plan will not succeed unless the long-standing arms embargo on Somalia is fully lifted and articulated international support is made available and restructured with proper alignment to the realities on the ground, including investment in quick-impact projects in the recently liberated areas. Somalia averted the looming famine last year.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“Since the previous reporting period, our national armed forces have intensified their offensive operations against terrorist groups in the states of Hirshabelle and Galmudug and has dislodged them from many towns and villages. Despite constraints in logistical and financial resources, the Somali security forces began to conduct clearance and target operations in South-West state and Jubbaland states. So far, all recent operations have been successful in all Somali national armed forces operation areas where critical main supply routes and population centres have been liberated.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“We have decided that enough is enough and that the international terrorist group Al-Khawarij must be comprehensively defeated once and for all. The Somali Government convened a conference bringing together more than 300 religious scholars and clerics in Mogadishu in January. The clerics and scholars, who had come from across the regions of Somalia and the diaspora, declared their support for the Government’s war against Al-Shabaab and other terrorist groups and ideologically challenged their violent extremist ideologies. Our people have answered our Government’s call to stand with us in the fight to liberate territories controlled by the terrorist groups. And they are now organically organizing and fighting together with Somali National Army and other security forces to make Somalia safer for their own future.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“Somalia hosted neighbouring countries’ Heads of State from Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya at a historic front-line State summit in Mogadishu last month at which they agreed to fully strengthen bilateral security cooperation and the final push in regional effort to defeat international terrorists in Somalia. That is both timely and sensible and is the only way to sustainably deliver peace and security to our region and the continent, in general, given the fact that we face a common threat. Somalia is truly grateful to all its international partners that are standing with us in solidarity in the fight against international terrorism at home. The Somali Government is making demonstrable headway in its new comprehensive strategy of fighting Al-Shabaab militarily and ideologically.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“The past few months have witnessed the achievement of many of the articulated priorities of the Federal Government of Somalia. On the political front, regular national consultative meetings were held by the President to deepen federalism and enhance cooperation on State-building priorities. The successful conclusion of the reconciliation conference in the capital of South-West state, Baidoa, from 17 January to 5 February, is a true testament to the Government’s inclusive engagement with all stakeholders to resolve outstanding issues and build on and implement the agreements and outcomes of the sessions of the National Consultative Council.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate and wish every success to the Maltese presidency of the Security Council for this month. I also want to thank the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission for Somalia, Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, and Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), for their briefings. And I thank Ms. Sima Sami Bahous, Executive Director of UN-Women. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia has further solidified his vision of underscoring a whole-of-Government approach that places equal effort on upholding State-building through an inclusive political settlement and long- term reconciliation process.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“I will conclude with the quote: “It is not enough that we do our best; sometimes we must do what is required.” The meeting rose at 3.10 p.m.”
2022-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9196 (2022) · source
“What is certain, in our view, is that there is a small closing window of opportunity for Somalia, its neighbours and its international friends to fully align with the Federal Government of Somalia’s priority to defeat the transnational terrorist group once and for all, as declared by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and endorsed by the African Union. There is no doubt that the transnational terrorist group will continue to gain power by means of violence unless we work together bilaterally and multilaterally to provide stronger support and cooperation to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. We again thank those who did not vote in favour of this resolution and urge those who voted in favour of it to reconsider their positions.”
2022-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9196 (2022) · source
“Somalis will continue to resist with arms and with their bare hands in all regions of Somalian against a violent extremist ideology until a decisive victory is achieved, God willing. In conclusion, it is clear that the arms embargo on Somalia will not help to build well-equipped Somali national security forces capable of protecting their people and territory. As the result, it is also obvious that the Somali transition plan and the successful exit of ATMIS from Somalia will not take place within the agreed timeline.”
2022-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9196 (2022) · source
“The victims of the terrorist group also ask each Council member in this Chamber why lifting the arms embargo on Somalia is a threat to international peace and security, while we see and witness the arming of other countries to defend their territory and people on a daily basis. That unjust and unfair double standard has prevented the Government of Somalia from legally obtaining lethal military equipment to rebuild its National Army for decades without indefinitely having to rely on external forces for the security of our country. Nevertheless, the Somali people have risen against the tyranny of the terrorist group. We will no longer await the Council’s condolences and sympathies over another terrorist attack with hundreds of casualties.”
2022-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9196 (2022) · source
“We commend the Omani Government for seizing the vessel mentioned above in Salalah port in Oman despite the challenges regarding the transparency of the prosecution process for the criminal networks involved in the illegal trade. We will continue our active engagement with the Omani authorities, and we count on their cooperation in following the guidelines of the relevant Security Council resolutions in returning the confiscated charcoal to its rightful owner, the Federal Government of Somalia. The Somali people, who are fighting in many regions in Somalia, are asking the Council why it again voted in favour of such a resolution despite the intensified fight against the terrorist group.”
2022-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9196 (2022) · source
“In that connexion, as a matter of paramount importance, the Security Council should seriously consider the request of the African Union so that he Somali National Army are sufficiently equipped in terms of lethal capability, as captured in the concept of operations to defeat the Khawarij and pave the way for the successful exit of ATMIS by 2024. Thirdly, not only is the arms embargo on Somalia persistently violated, as reported, but also the Council’s charcoal ban is violated on a regular basis, as evidenced in the case concerning the vessel MV Fox, in which the ship and its crew were released despite the irrefutable and overwhelming evidence provided by the Federal Government of Somalia.”
2022-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9196 (2022) · source
“The agreed Somali transition plan will therefore not succeed if the necessary international support is not properly restructured and made available with suitable alignments to the realities on the ground, including investment in quick-impact projects and the re-establishment of local governance in the recovered areas. The present state of the army-capability imbalance between our national forces and the terrorist groups is a direct result of the Council’s arms embargo. Our hands are tied by the fight against the ruthless enemy at this most critical time. The July communiqué of the African Union Peace and Security Council calls for the urgent lifting of the arms embargo on Somalia.”
2022-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9196 (2022) · source
“In addition, as Council members are all aware, the Federal Government of Somalia requested an extension to the 30 December deadline to take over some of the forward operating bases from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). In the past four months. the Somali National Army forces have engaged in ongoing offensive operations against the Khawarij, and they have used up a major portion of their armaments. With the renewed sanctions on Somalia, the situation of armaments is becoming unsustainable. That challenge and other new developments forced the Government to request an extension regarding initiating the first phase of the Somali transition plan.”
2022-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9196 (2022) · source
“First, as a sovereign State, the Federal Government of Somalia has the inherent right to strengthen its security and protect its population from violent extremist groups. We fully implemented the weapons and ammunition strategy in a comprehensive manner. The national weapons and ammunition strategy was successful in guiding the governance of arms and ammunition, including the establishment of the relevant national frameworks. Secondly, after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud declared war against the Khawarij, our national army and the local population inflicted heavy losses and recovered many villages and towns from the group and its followers, Nevertheless, challenges remain in consolidating operational gains, especially in the liberated area.”
2022-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9196 (2022) · source
“The arms embargo was initiated by the Council three decades ago to end Somalia’s civil war in the 1990s during the collapse of the regime. Today Somalia has a democratically elected Government, which has vowed to protect its people and safeguard its territory. In that context, the Somali Government again goes on record in seeking to lift the arms embargo imposed on its Government since 1992. The arms embargo on Somalia, the longest United Nations sanctions regime with the widest mandate, is hindering our efforts to rebuild our national security forces and our capability to properly counter the threat of the Khawarij, formerly known as Al-Shabaab. In that regard, I would like to underscore the following points.”
2022-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9196 (2022) · source
“At the outset, my delegation warmly congratulates you, Madam President, and your country, Ghana, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would also like to commend your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Gabon, for his effective management of the Council’s work during the month of October. My delegation takes note of resolution 2662 (2022), which we just adopted, renewing the sanctions regime on Somalia. We express our deep dissatisfaction with the conduct of the negotiations on the adopted resolution. I would like to thank Gabon and Ghana for voting against the renewal of the sanctions on Somalia. We are proud of their African position and their aligning their vote with the position of the African Union.”
2022-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9196 (2022) · source
“While we are optimistic about the significant progress that has been achieved in security matters, we are aware that progress must be consolidated on various fronts, especially in the fight against Al-Shabaab. The Somali Government is defeating Al-Shabaab on many battle fronts in its federal member states, with the strong support of our local populations, and we remain united in that regard.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9177 (2022) · source
“I would like to remind the Council that the General Assembly has asked the Secretary-General to consider other options for the nationalization of functions in United Nations operations and make further efforts in national capacity-building, in line with resolution 2628 (2022). The Federal Government of Somalia stands ready to assist UNSOM in the implementation of its nationalization strategy at the Mission level. We look forward to seeing the United Nations put more effort into the nationalization of functions in its operations in Somalia and into women’s contribution to peace and security. In conclusion, we have taken significant steps to achieve peace and stability.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9177 (2022) · source
“We remain concerned about the low level of recruitment of Somali national professional officers, especially qualified female candidates for UNSOM, which is less than 10 per cent, surprisingly. The Somali Government recognizes the importance of our women’s equal and meaningful participation in peace processes, peacebuilding and security. Last week’s significant debate on women and peace and security (see S/PV.9158) addressed ways to strengthen women’s leadership and resilience as a path to peace in regions that are plagued by armed groups. Nonetheless, the women and peace and security agenda should be action-oriented and should translate into actionable mechanisms on the ground.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9177 (2022) · source
“It is also crucial that all necessary efforts continue to be undertaken in line with the shared commitment of the United Nations for a strong and united Somalia. Thirdly, despite the completion of the Secretary- General’s strategic review of UNSOM, the transition from a special political mission to a United Nations country team is not yet well defined. Therefore, UNSOM’s end state must be clear, encompassing a common understanding and the Federal Government of Somalia’s shared vision for an exit strategy. Fourthly, Somali United Nations national professional officers play a crucial role on the ground by facilitating the delivery of the mandate of the United Nations and the African Union in Somalia, in coordination with the national authorities.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9177 (2022) · source
“First, this is the moment for the United Nations to renew its commitment to the Somali people and at the same time to strengthen coordination and a transparent consistency in the efforts of the different entities and agencies of the United Nations and other regional and international partners. It is essential to create an environment that is conducive to advancing the Government’s efforts to achieve political stability, security and sustainable development in the country. Secondly, the Security Council must strongly uphold the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia. The presence of the United Nations in Somalia should be geared towards safeguarding the country’s territorial integrity.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9177 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on a successful presidency of the Security Council this month. I would also like to thank all those who sent messages of condolence and outpourings of support following the brutal terrorist attack in Mogadishu at the weekend. We are grateful for the solidarity we received from our international friends as we stand together in strong opposition to terrorism everywhere and in all its manifestations. My delegation takes note of resolution 2657 (2022) ,just adopted, on renewing the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). In that regard, I would like to make the following points.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9177 (2022) · source
“Nonetheless, we emphasize that humanitarian assistance alone cannot provide a sustainable or cost-effective solution to the recurring climate shocks in Somalia, as it requires substantial investment in development and climate change mitigation, while strengthening the nexus between humanitarian assistance and development assistance. That will help us to achieve medium- to long- term solutions to reach the Sustainable Development Goals and focus on our most vulnerable citizens.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source
“As the Council is aware, my country is facing a protracted, recurring humanitarian crisis, coupled with the threat of flooding, the coronavirus disease pandemic and the global economic downturn. Early indications — the forecast for October, November and December — point to yet another season with below- average rainfall. Our people’s coping mechanisms have been significantly eroded. They have resorted to negative coping mechanisms. We thank humanitarian partners for their recent appeal and generous contribution to assist in our response to life-threatening needs.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source
“The Somalia Transition Plan provides strategic directions for the exit of ATMIS forces in the transition process in order to transfer security responsibility to the Somali National Army. In that context, planned activities will not succeed if the necessary international support is not properly restructured and available and aligned with the situation on the ground, including investment in quick-impact projects in recovered areas. It has been agreed that we would receive at least an equal level of support to ensure a successful transition. That is reflected in the concept of operations. We are committed to the implementation of the Somalia Transition Plan and look forward to ongoing political, technical and logistical support from all our valued partners.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, with regard to the mismanagement of ATMIS food rations, we continue to observe United Nations tax exemptions on food rations in our markets. That is a major concern as it has an impact on troop- and police-contributing countries and the delivery of their mandates and tarnishes the image of the United Nations. It also has an impact on Somalia’s economy, especially on the livelihood of Somali traders. Fourthly, with regard to UNSOS waste management practices, not much has changed and, regrettably, accidental spills and improper waste management continue to occur. We reiterate our call on the Secretariat to remedy that outstanding serious issue in a timely manner.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source
“First, the UNSOS-managed Somali trust fund for the Somali National Army has major structural issues, as evidenced in the persistent shortfall of contributions in the past few years. On our part, we have witnessed delays in the provision of funding for quick-impact projects and medical evacuations, as well as other weaknesses in the fund. Therefore, we stand ready to cooperate with our donor partners to identify a medium- term alternative model for sustainable funding. Secondly, the low level of recruitment of Somali nationals in UNSOS remains unsatisfactory to the Federal Government of Somalia. Therefore, we reiterate that the discriminatory practices that have been observed against Somali candidates for positions of or already working as Somali national professional officers are unacceptable.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source
“Despite the progress in the fight against Al-Shabaab, challenges remain, in particular with regard to Somali security troops being sustained by the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), as the number of African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) locations and personnel will be reduced by 2,000 in the first quarter of 2023. Support to stabilization efforts in the transition phase is critical in consolidating the operational gains made by the Somali security forces. The Federal Government of Somalia has developed a local Government capacity for service delivery, increased legitimacy and strengthened ties with the local communities. I would like to make the following four points, which could pose a major challenge to our stabilization efforts.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source