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first: 2010-10-22
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“I am honoured once again to address the members of the Security Council today and would like to take this opportunity to thank you, Mr. President, as Chair of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia, for your visit to Mogadishu last month, during which you witnessed first-hand the progress on the ground. I wish also to thank you for your briefing. My purpose today is threefold: first, to present my Government’s considerations on the threats to peace, security and stability in my country; secondly, to provide an update on the important work that my Government is undertaking to address those threats; and, thirdly, to update the Council on our engagement with the Panel of Experts on Somalia.”
2020-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8735 (2020) · source
“We must not be defined by our past challenges. The narrative of progression, positivity and reform that defined my Government over the past three years must be supported by all.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“Debate has begun in earnest, and we are aware that the path will require candid engagement with all the different Somali stakeholders. I would like to assure the Council today that we are bound by and will respect the principle that the elections be held on time and the transfer of power be peaceful and orderly. For the past three years, the rallying call of this Administration has been for a narrative change for Somalia, and for our partners to take greater risk in our country by believing in the hope and the spirit of the Somali people, who have endured so much. Since then, our collaborative relations have shown that real change happens when we work together to change mindsets, negate old narratives and make genuine tangible progress. I therefore urge our partners today to see us for what we can be.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“The Government of Somalia therefore calls on all external actors, especially those in our neighbourhood who are Security Council-mandated, to cease interfering in our domestic affairs and, rather, support the hard- won gains on the political, security and economic fronts, which would be beneficial to the entire region. According to the Charter of the United Nations, Article 2, paragraph 4, “All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.” The current electoral discussions are now at fever pitch. My President signed into law the electoral model approved by both houses of Parliament, firmly signalling the type of year we should expect.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“Somalia believes the region can best succeed with more cooperation and less interference. That is why our President decided to play a leading role in the Horn of Africa initiative. As many members may be aware, the Horn of Africa’s swift and crucial diplomatic turnaround was one of most significant and successful diplomatic developments in the African continent for many years. That development will indeed pave the way for long-term stability in the region and has the potential to attract investors to the region while at the same time preventing the destabilizing effects of regional disputes from spilling over into Somalia.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“The Government is committed to accommodating the democratization process and to continue building consensus around contentious issues requiring political debate going forward — a major shift from the norm that was built over the past two and a half decades. Politics is now becoming ever more issues-based, and future elections will be guided by programmatic linkages. In the regional context, Somalia stands ready to play its part as a member of the global community in our fast-evolving world. Somalia remains determined to achieve the region’s common objectives to empower ourselves for the betterment of our people. We will do so while recognizing the inherent rights for mutual respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity, including Somalia’s.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“The Federal Government continues to build an inclusive political process across the country. Our efforts in Galmudug have borne fruit. Through a lengthy State-building process that entailed months of reconciliation, negotiation and setbacks, the people of Galmudug have finally managed to form an inclusive regional legislative assembly, which led to the election of the Speaker and, later, the President of the state Government. The regional leadership now faces the task of amicably addressing outstanding issues, bringing any disgruntled stakeholders on board and uniting the citizens of Galmudug.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“Regarding our social reform agenda, the Federal Government of Somalia has increased the budgetary allocation to social sector reform and development by 200 per cent. This Government has demonstrated a track record in responding to the needs of our citizens. As we transition from decades of instability and insecurity, our health service providers are now providing basic medical care at the point of use. Cultural identity relies on the memory of communities and individuals. Reviving our culture and heritage is a powerful tool for determining what the Somali people remember. After decades of conflict, the restoration of our symbolic cultural sites has instilled hope in the Somali people. We have renovated and restored many renowned landmarks, including a number of monuments, sports and cultural sites.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“Thanks to the dedication and rapid deployment of the Somali national armed forces, a ceasefire initiated an immediate peacemaking process that was spearheaded by the community elders of both communities, supported by the Federal Government of Somalia. To mitigate such threats, the Federal Government has been working together with the federal member states to closely monitor such disputes and clashes through early warning prevention mechanisms. As Somalia enters a critical phase of democratization, we require concerted efforts, both domestic and international, to unreservedly support the ongoing economic, political and security progress in order to ensure that vested interests do not find ways to undermine the tangible gains that we have made over the past few years.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“Operation Badbado in Lower Shabelle, borne out of that collaboration, has had a great impact on the infiltration of vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices into the capital as well as on the necessary extension of governance and stabilization to that region. Similarly, in Lower Juba, the Somali National Army, supported by forces of the federal member states and our allies, has continued to push the terrorists out of their hideouts in preparation for wider clear-and- hold operations. The Somali National Army has also begun to play a role in supporting the peacebuilding efforts, the latest example being with regard to the intercommunal conflict in Towfiiq and Af Barwaaqo.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“Providing direct investment to the Somali security forces is the surest way for us to effectively and decisively deal with the threats that Al-Shabab poses to our citizens and allies throughout region, We have courageous, committed men and women in uniform who are willing to protect their people against a brutal enemy. However, we face shortages that, if overcome, would give our forces the requisite military advantage over an enemy that is desperately determined to survive. We have nevertheless continued to make use of the capabilities at our disposal, together with the support of our international partners, to step up the fight against the insurgents.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“The greatest success is perhaps the management of the resources of the Somali national security forces through a system that is cashless, auditable, trackable and verifiable. Indeed, that enhanced accountability framework has seen the partial resumption of direct support to some of our forces by the United States and increased technical and physical support to our military from Turkey. The Somali national security forces are currently in the midst of concluding the second phase of its reform plan, comprising a combination of human resources reform and investment in leadership. That will enable us to implement the newly approved pensions and gratuity bill, which is awaiting the signature of the President, as well the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration solutions that we have begun to pursue.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“This week we hope that Somalia will become the 182nd member of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, which protects and insulates potential international investors against any political and security risks. The proceeds of the debt relief will enhance socioeconomic inclusion, decentralize service provision and act as the single most unifying factor across the political strata. Under extremely difficult circumstances, with the leadership of Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khayre, the Somali Government has made irreversible gains in security sector reforms. We have begun the task of reforming the Somali security forces, placing a special focus on their leadership, personnel, funding and logistics as we aim for able, affordable and accountable forces.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“Today I assure the Council that the Somali leadership is committed to remaining steadfast and to concluding all necessary reforms to reach that goal. As members may know, under the new IMF programme, we have committed ourselves to a more stringent reform package. We believe that such a path will allow for foreign direct investment that will not only benefit all Somalis but also diversify our economy, create jobs and ensure the ability of the Government to directly fund the provision of basic services. We have recently focused on a number of private-sector development reforms, such as the development of Somalia’s company law and the establishment of the Somali Bureau of Standards.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“In that regard, Somalia welcomes the announcement by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank at their respective 12 and 13 February Board meetings of our eligibility for debt relief under the enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Debt Initiative. That is a historic step forward and we thank the members of the international community for their support towards that achievement. The decision point on debt relief is not an end to our quest for comprehensive economic reforms but, in fact, the beginning of a long-term process to steer our country out of poverty and to ensure that our people attain socioeconomic emancipation. It is not lost on us that further comprehensive reforms are still required to move from that decision point to the completion point.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“Today that goal is very much within reach. We have achieved great success and undertaken unimaginable reforms, as we have made serious efforts to reconstruct and validate our external debt. To further set the conditions for achieving debt relief, the Federal Government of Somalia recently adopted the ninth national development plan, which will act as our interim poverty reduction strategy — a blueprint for our economic development over the medium term. The plan aims to address the root causes of poverty and provide sustainable measures to improve the impacts of poverty experienced by Somalis across the country.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“Dan Smith, Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, for his presentation on climate and the impact of climate change on security. The current Government, which took office three years ago, embarked on comprehensive and ambitious cross-sectoral reforms. Given the challenges that we inherited as a Government, we overcame considerable obstacles and achieved progress within an extremely short period thanks to the strong partnership between the Federal Government of Somalia, the federal member states and our international partners. Together, we have worked to tackle some of the threats to Somalia’s peace and security. Our flagship reform agenda has been economic recovery through wide-ranging reforms with the ultimate goal of re-engaging with international financial institutions.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“We thank the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for its sacrifices in that regard as it continues to fight alongside us. The Federal Republic of Somalia reiterates its unwavering commitment to continuing to work closely with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia alongside AMISOM to ensure the transfer of primary security responsibility from AMISOM to Somalia. I therefore extend my gratitude to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ambassador Swan for his briefing as well as the increased understanding and close cooperation between my Government and the Mission. On the same note, I would also like to thank Ambassador Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of AMISOM, for his briefing and Mr.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“On behalf of President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo and the Federal Government of Somalia, I would like to begin by expressing my gratitude and appreciation for the strong leadership shown by the Permanent Representative of Belgium as President of the Security Council for this month. I would also like to welcome the new members of the Council — Tunisia, the Niger, Viet Nam, Estonia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — and wish them every success in fulfilling their mandates. I would also like to take this opportunity to shine a light on and honour the 82 young lives that were cut short on 28 December at the Ex-control Junction in Mogadishu. Desperate attacks by terrorist groups do not diminish the resolve of the Government and people of Somalia as we continue in our quest for peace and stability.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“We therefore emphasize the importance of the nexus between humanitarian and development assistance. In conclusion, significant sustainable change, especially in the complex process of State-building, is taking place at a steady rhythm of incremental progress. The briefers today have set out how that change is taking place on the ground. We are cognizant that the change might be viewed as not happening quickly enough or immediately enough, as numerous obstacles remain. But with the strong commitment of the Federal Government and people of Somalia and the continuing support of our partners, we will continue to overcome them one step at a time.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“Despite our energetic efforts, Somalia continues to face significant challenges, and no more so than in facing severe weather events. The rains experienced across central and southern Somalia have brought destruction and devastation to hundreds of thousands of people. The Federal Government of Somalia has responded with emergency support and relief efforts, but in parallel we are putting in place measures that will enable Somalia to build resilience in order to better deal with future events of that kind. Infrastructure, water management and the management of the water economy are critical components of that strategy, and the Federal Government of Somalia is committed to addressing not only the immediate needs of those impacted by the floods, but the long-term needs of Somalia in coping with severe weather events in the future.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“That forms part of a wider package of reforms designed to tackle corruption and to ensure that funds are not diverted from urgent national priorities. In order to fund those priorities, in October the Cabinet approved a budget of $350 million for the years 2019-2020. That rise in revenue was made possible by fiscal reform and the Somali population, who worked with the Government to collect taxes. Fifty-five per cent of the budget will be financed by internal revenue sources, while the deficit will be financed by donor support, representing another significant step on Somalia's path to self-sufficiency. As we build on those reforms, we are working steadily towards the decision point on debt relief in early 2020, and we count on all our partners to support us in achieving that important milestone for Somalia.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“Operations have continued in Lower Shabelle in order to better protect Mogadishu and form part of a strategic Mogadishu security plan. For the first time, the Somali National Army is capable of holding ground and can successfully repel Vicious Al-Shabaab attacks. We pay tribute to the African Union and our colleagues from the African Union Military Observer Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) who fight alongside the Somali security forces, and we extend our sincere thanks to the troop- and police- contributing countries to AMISOM, who demonstrate every day their solidarity in our fight against terrorism. Another significant step in that direction was the passing of the anti-corruption bill, signed into law by President Farmajo in September.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“To do that, the Somalia Partnership Forum is committed to passing the electoral law by the end of December and to concluding a review of the Constitution by June 2020. Just yesterday, President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo met with two of Somalia's former Presidents - His Excellency Sheikh Sharif Ahmed and His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The President is also meeting all other political parties and peaceful opposition leaders this coming Saturday. The unity of purpose and leadership shown by President Mohamed Farmajo in convening to meet those former Heads of State and other opposition leaders sends a strong signal of Somalia's commitment to holding truly historic democratic elections next year. Somalia also continues to make strides in strengthening security.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“We are making significant progress in laying the foundations for more inclusive and transparent governance. In Galmudug, reconciliation efforts are ongoing and we are working with all the stakeholders to ensure that communities are fairly represented and that elections can be held under a unified Galmudug administration. In Jubaland, the Federal Government of Somalia and the international community are engaging with all stakeholders, including members of the local authorities, with a view to finding a way forward and allowing the people of Jubaland the same opportunities for an inclusive and forward-looking state administration. The Federal Government of Somalia is continuing to make preparations for the holding of one-person one-vote elections in the last quarter of 2020.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“We are working to overcome past practices of electoral interference and influence over the independent bodies appointed to administer elections. Therefore, despite ongoing political disagreements, we call on our partners to continue to support the National Independent Electoral Commission on the whole, including technically and financially, with a View to implementing the agreed critical benchmarks, such as voter registration, and thereby moving a step closer to fulfilling the promise of elections in 2020-2021. In order to build trust in the Government, we must hold the Federal and state-level Governments to a higher standard of conduct than in the past. Falling back on old, destructive ways certainly has no place in Somalia's bright future.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo and the Federal Government of Somalia are currently engaged in a dialogue with all federal member states and expect an agreed blueprint to advance the national interests of Somalia. We are committed to ensuring that all federal member states play their part and we urge our partners to support us in holding the leadership of each member state accountable and to contribute to the Somalia of the future, not the past. That means undertaking genuine reconciliation efforts and holding fair, transparent and inclusive elections, not only at the federal level but also at the level of the federal member states. Where the electoral process does not meet those criteria, the Federal Government of Somalia will not recognize the outcome, and we call on our partners to do the same.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“We continue to build Somalia's resilience to weather events, both drought and flooding, while improving social services for all Somalis. This is a bold reform agenda, but the Federal Government is fully committed to achieving it with the support of our partners. We urge all partners to redouble their efforts to help us to achieve these objectives and to align their support to these agreed priorities. The Federal Government of Somalia recognizes that our goals will not be met without the cooperation and engagement of the federal member states. They are a vital component of the governance in Somalia. It is essential that we work in partnership in the national interest.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“The Forum was an important opportunity to set out the Federal Government's reform agenda and the significant progress that has already been achieved and to secure partner support for the remaining challenges. We now have an agreed direction for the coming year and Somalia's priorities are very clear. We intend to conclude the constitutional review process and to continue preparations to hold one-person one-vote elections in the last quarter of 2020. Furthermore, we are defeating the terrorist group Al-Shabaab through offensive operations led by the Somali National Army as we strengthen our security institutions and processes to support our security forces and protect our people and territory. We are a step closer to meeting the ambitious benchmarks in the fourth staff-monitored programme of the International Monetary Fund early next year.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“At the outset, I wish to extend the appreciation of the Federal Government to the briefers - Ambassador Swan, Special Representative ofthe Secretary-General; Ambassador Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia; Ms. Halima Ibrahim, Chair of the National Independent Electoral Commission; and Mr. Osman Moallim, Executive Director of Somalia Youth Development Network. Together, their insights give us an overview of the significant progress that Somalia continues to make, and their work is contributing to the vision of Somalia's future that has been clearly set out by the Federal Government of Somalia. That vision was endorsed and strongly supported at the Somalia Partnership Forum, convened by the Federal Government of Somalia with its partners in Mogadishu on 1 and 2 October.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“We also suggest selecting from a pool of experts with a high level of technical professionalism and regional expertise, in line with the Security Council's best practices, to conduct future investigations in Somalia. In conclusion, we thank the Security Council for its continuous support for Somalia's progress. We encourage our partners to invest in the sustainable solution we have identified in order to counter current threats. That is the only way we Somali people can reach lasting peace in Somalia. The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”
2019-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8665 (2019) · source
“Although the number of panellists on the Panel of Experts on Somalia is one of the largest among United Nations sanctions regimes, the quality of their work and reports remains mixed due to their questionable level of technical professionalism and regional expertise. And yet the Panel continues to report false accusations, claims and gossip, undermining our reform efforts and our fight against the terrorist group Al-Shabaab. The Federal Government of Somalia will not tolerate the naming of Somali individuals and business enterprises in past, current or future Panel of Experts reports without a reasonable standard of proof. In that regard, in order to pave the way for future collaboration, we call for the establishment of a reliable mechanism to redress cases where allegations are wrongly made.”
2019-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8665 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, the military base in Berbera continues to be in clear Violation of Somali sovereignty and territorial integrity and contravenes the relevant Security Council resolutions. I take this opportunity to commend the Council for taking my Government's complaint on board with regard to the build-up of the military in Berbera. We welcome the Council's ongoing offer of efforts to swiftly address those blatant Violations. Fourthly, the best practice in monitoring a United Nations arms embargo is to include expertise regarding the subject matter and use evidence-based reporting with a reasonable standard of proof. However, there seems to be very little consideration given to such a practice today.”
2019-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8665 (2019) · source
“Secondly, as the Council is aware, the terrorist group Al-Shabaab remains a serious threat to the peace and stability of Somalia and of the region. The international community has generously spent millions of dollars on the United Nations Somalia and Eritrea Monitoring Group and the Panel of Experts on Somalia for the past decade. We firmly believe that that is not sustainable and will not properly address the root cause of the problem. Since we have limited capacity for securing the remote areas along our borders, we call our partners to invest in improving our Government's capacity in border control to curb the flows of foreign fighters and illegal weapons, as well as other resources. It is our main responsibility to monitor and safeguard our borders.”
2019-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8665 (2019) · source
“Not only do the measures of this outdated Somali sanctions regime fall short in taking into account the Somali positive new reality on the ground but they are also not properly aligned with the Federal Government's flagship policy of rebuilding a unified and sufficiently equipped Somali National Army capable of safeguarding our people and territory. Despite our belief that sanctions are flawed in principle, they continue to be imposed on Somalia without any clearly defined benchmarks to attain the full lifting of the sanctions. We welcome the visit by the Secretary-General's technical assessment mission to Mogadishu in June to conduct a review of the arms embargo. We have taken the team's recommendations on board.”
2019-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8665 (2019) · source
“Allow me to congratulate you, Madam President, on your presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would also like to commend your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of South Africa, my brother Ambassador Jerry Matjila, for his exemplary leadership in guiding the work of the Council in the month of October. We take note with a reservation regarding resolution 2498 (2019) just adopted, which renews the sanctions regime on Somalia. We regret that important inputs were not considered so as to reach consensus. The Federal Government of Somalia goes on record again in seeking the lifting of the sanctions imposed on Somalia since 1992. In that regard, I would like to raise the following four points. First, the sanctions imposed on Somalia constitute the longest-standing United Nations sanctions regime with the broadest mandate.”
2019-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8665 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, the Federal Government of Somalia calls attention to articles 53 and 54 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which grants the Federal Government of Somalia the exclusive authority to enter into international agreements with other States, including international treaties related to international boundaries - either land or sea boundaries - and control over the airspace of Somalia. The contours of the Somali State are emerging. It is natural that there should be vigorous and divergent Views as they evolve. We encourage all Council members to see it as an essential part of the State-building process. As Somalia's federalism deepens and the contours become more defined, we are grateful for the continued support of our partners and the Council in building a progressively more stable and prosperous Somalia.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Somalia calls on all States to abide by General Assembly resolution 2625 (XXV) on the "Declaration of Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations", which emphasizes that all States enjoy sovereign equality, every State must respect the personality of other States and that no State may use or encourage the use of economic, political or any other type of measures to coerce another State in order to obtain from it the subordination of the exercise of its own sovereign rights or to secure from it advantages of any kind.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“The ability of the Federal Government of Somalia to provide assistance to vulnerable populations, with the support of partners, would be restricted and play into Al-Shabaab's narrative and self-image as a de facto Government in areas where State reach is limited. It would also deter investment and hamper economic growth. The Federal Government of Somalia takes this opportunity to reiterate its condemnation of any interference in the internal affairs of Somalia and cautions against the repercussions that may arise from such actions, with serious consequences for regional instability.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“The proposed listing of Al-Shabaab under the sanctions regime of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, comes at a time when a heightened humanitarian response is urgently needed to respond to climate shocks and deteriorating drought-related humanitarian needs. Under the 751 sanctions regime, there is an exemption clause for humanitarian access. It could not be expected that the same blanket exemption could be made under the 1267 regime. Humanitarian access to some of the most vulnerable parts of the country would be severely impeded and the delivery of assistance to persons in those areas would be hampered.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Therefore, the Federal Government of Somalia asserts that any current or proposed measure that aims to prevent and combat violent extremism in Somalia should advance, rather than hinder, our common and shared objectives of achieving lasting peace, stability and security in the region. Al-Shabaab has been listed under the sanctions regime of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992), concerning Somalia, since 12 April 2010. That listing was intended to deny the group financial and material support to carry out terrorist attacks. The measures include an arms embargo, a travel ban and an assets freeze on members of the group, as well as a charcoal ban to prevent that resource from being used to finance terrorist activities.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“The Government has managed to regain possession of a couple of national hospitals and schools. And, for the first time in three decades, Somali students sat for harmonized national examinations. A cadre of students from the Somali National University graduated in June - the first batch of students in 30 years to graduate. I have set out the evolving nature of Somalia's political, economic and security reform developments. Despite major challenges and continuing security threats, there is a clear trend of improved stability and development in Somalia. However, the gains made remain fragile, serious protection concerns persist and humanitarian needs in Somalia remain high.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“The Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development has conducted training with ministries, departments, international agencies and human rights civil society organizations and facilitated human rights skills training for public officials, including members of the security forces. Those are vital steps towards addressing many of the issues raised in the Secretary- General's report on sexual violence in conflict as it pertains to the Somali National Army and Somali Police Force. Security is critical not for its own sake but in order to improve the lives of all Somalis. Alongside our political and security efforts, the Federal Government continues to revive social institutions, such as health, education, sanitation and recreational facilities, among others.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“We remain grateful for the commitment and bravery of AMISOM, which is deployed side by side with the Somali security forces and fighting a vicious enemy. My Government would again like to thank Ambassador Francisco Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, for his unwavering and tireless efforts to help Somalia. We are currently undertaking significant reforms, including on screening, systematic human rights training, professionalization and, more important, discipline and a code of conduct for our security forces.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“In addition to those critical tactical gains, operations provide a vehicle for the implementation of the institutional capacity-building elements of the transition plan and national security architecture. In addition to engaging in comprehensive planning, which has included military, police and stabilization planners drawn from across the Federal Government, regional administration and international partners, we are strengthening the institutions that will sustain our security forces and early recovery initiatives. Operations have provided a pilot for force generation, with one mixed integrated battalion drawn from across Somalia generated, trained and deployed and a second being generated.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Abdirahman Omar Osman, Mayor of Mogadishu and Governor of Benadir. His legacy will endure with many of the initiatives that he put in place to create opportunities for Mogadishu's young people, businesses and communities. The security of Mogadishu is one of the objectives of the ongoing operations conducted by the Somali National Army on the outskirts of Mogadishu in Lower Shabelle. With the strong support of AMISOM and international partners, the Somali National Army has demonstrated its ability not only to retake and liberate the strategic towns of Sabiid, Bariira and, more recently, the town of Awdheegle, which were in the grip of Al-Shabaab, but, critically, to hold those locations to enable stabilization and local governance to be reinstated.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“To that end, we look to the federal member states to play their role in Somalia's future and work towards deepening federalism and fostering collaborative engagement with the Federal Government. As the report of the Secretary- General (S/2019/661) highlights, at the technical level that is well under way with good cooperation. It is now up to the leaders to put aside political differences and work to deliver on the critical milestones that will lay the economic, social, security and political foundations for Somalia's future. Somalia's resilience has been tested once again by the deadly attack on the Asasey Hotel in Kismaayo, which killed one of our prominent Somali journalists, Ms. Hodan Nalayeh, and the attack on the Benadir Regional Administration in which Somalia lost a great citizen and leader, Mr.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Somalia has much to do in the coming months, with key milestones ahead on our State-building journey. That includes building on the significant progress that we have made under the fourth staff-monitored programme, working towards a decision point on debt relief, preparations for elections in 2020, the continuation of decisive operations against Al-Shabaab and the conclusion of our constitutional review process. Re-engaging with international financial institutions, which will pave the way for arrears clearance and debt relief, will not only contribute to economic growth and security in the country but will also promote peace, unity and cohesion. The Federal Government is focused on those objectives and determined to ensure that Somalia continues its steady progress in achieving them.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“The Federal Government and its international partners have consistently pointed out its flaws and the risks that that corrupted process poses to Somalia's democratic development. From the outset it has been our fear that the methods and approach taken by the incumbent state President will result in a deeply divided state, with whole communities excluded from the process, and will create a dangerous precedent for future elections in Somalia, including the federal elections to be held in 2020 and 2021. The worst-case scenario - God forbid - could involve violence and the loss oflives. We are making good progress towards the holding of federal elections in 2020 and 2021. Voter registration work is on track, and we are committed to ensuring that a historic number of Somalis will have the opportunity to elect their leaders.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Not only are those State-building, security and reconciliation efforts vital for the people of Galmudug, but they also lay the foundations for similar unity and reconciliation across Somalia. We do not pretend that this is easy. In that regard, it is necessary to remember the wider context and the painstaking path towards stability that Somalia is on. Tomorrow, there will be so-called elections in Jubaland, which have been marred by threats, intimidation, violence and outside interference. As the Federal Government of Somalia, the international community and its partners have made clear throughout the process, the election has not been credible, inclusive or legal.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source