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  1. “We believe that it is the only hope. We are confident, however, that under your wise and dynamic leadership, Mr. President, the Security Council will address the Somali issue more seriously than perhaps it has done in the past. Kenya, as a neighbour of Somalia, will continue to extend its cooperation and support.”

    1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source

  2. “Kenya wishes to seize this opportunity to appeal to the international community and, in particular, to the humanitarian agencies not to tire, but to continue to assist the Somali people in these times of dire need. The Security Council must continue to treat the situation in Somalia as a threat to international peace and security and must augment the efforts that are being made by regional organizations such as the Organization of African Unity (OAU). It cannot run away from the responsibility bestowed upon it by the Charter. Arms continue to be imported into the country. Tension between the faction leaders is still high. Basic infrastructure is still non-existent. Mogadishu's international airport is still closed, as is the seaport. The United Nations could do much more to make a difference in Somalia.”

    1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source

  3. “We also take note of the many other efforts made and initiatives taken to advance the consultations. The Secretary-General describes the situation in Somalia in the following words: "Since the withdrawal of UNOSOM. II, the security situation in Somalia has been characterized by political instability, inter-clan conflict, banditry and general lawlessness". (S/1996/42, para. 25 ) This is indeed a worrisome situation. The humanitarian needs of the country are even more stark. The people of Somalia continue to suffer from a shortage of essential commodities, such as food, and basic amenities, such as schools and health services. Epidemic diseases such as cholera continue to pose serious threats to the lives of the people. There are also warnings of a crop failure, which must be taken seriously to avoid another catastrophe.”

    1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source

  4. “We also welcome the report that the United Nations Political Office for Somalia has been doing a valuable job, which is appreciated not only by the Somali people but also by the faction leaders. These activities should be enhanced so as to accelerate the political process. We agree with those who have often reiterated that the solution to the Somali problem lies squarely with its people, and in particular with the faction leaders. Kenya also acknowledges the serious efforts at reconciliation between the faction leaders. President Daniel arap Moi of Kenya has warmly and openly welcomed the delegations of the Somali faction leaders in Nairobi and urged them to compromise among themselves in order to find a broad-based solution to their problems. These efforts are well covered in paragraph 11 of the Secretary-General's report (S/ 1996/42).”

    1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source

  5. “We would be remiss if we did not express our appreciation to the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, who has always maintained that Somalia should not be abandoned by the United Nations. In his latest report, the Secretary-General has reiterated that the Security Council should continue to assist the Somali people to achieve a political settlement and to provide humanitarian and other support services. In this regard, we welcome the Secretary-General's decision to establish a small Political Office, which is operating from Nairobi until circumstances allow it to be transferred to Mogadishu. We support the proposals by the delegation of Tunisia regarding the strengthening of that Office.”

    1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source

  6. “More than a year has passed since the withdrawal; the situation in Somalia is still grim, and no solutions are in sight. In contrast, we have noted that the Council has never tired of seeking solutions to international conflicts in other parts of the world - conflicts even more protracted than the Somali one - and we wonder why. While Kenya has continually appealed to the faction leaders in Somalia to show more flexibility and dedication in bringing the conflict to an end, the innocent, ordinary Somali people cannot understand, to this day, why the international community deserted them in their real time of need. It is our hope that the mistakes of Somalia, which have haunted - and, we believe, will continue to haunt - this Organization for a long time will never be repeated.”

    1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source

  7. “We appealed for pragmatism and perseverance on the part of the United Nations in the search for a peaceful solution to the conflict in Somalia. We endeavoured to remind the Council that two of the principal missions of the United Nations - namely, the maintenance of international peace and security and humanitarian relief - had not been accomplished. We urged - indeed, pleaded with - the Council to wait a little longer to allow for the establishment of a central authority in Somalia by facilitating the national efforts at reconciliation. It is regrettable that our plea was in vain, for the Council proceeded to withdraw UNOSOM. II from Somalia almost with haste, thereby abandoning the unfortunate and helpless people of that country to fend for themselves.”

    1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source

  8. “Kenya shares an BOO-kilometre border with Somalia. The ethnic populations along the border region of the two sister countries are the same people. Naturally, therefore, we take great interest in the situation in Somalia, which is the subject on the agenda of the Council today. As neighbours having long-standing historical and cultural ties to Somalia, the Kenyan people can never enjoy their sleep when there is turmoil across the border. My delegation made a statement before the Security Council on 4 November 1994, when the Council was debating the resolution on the withdrawal of the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM. II). In that statement, we drew to the attention of the Council the stark realities of the situation in Somalia and the dangers posed by the premature withdrawal of UNOSOM. II.”

    1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source

  9. “I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the important post of President of the Security Council for the month of March. We extend similar congratulations to the Government and the people of our sister country, Botswana, not only on its able and dynamic chairmanship of the Council, but also on the brilliant contributions you, Sir, and your country have made since Botswana assumed a non-permanent seat in the Council in January 1995. We are very proud of your innovative thinking and ingenuity and are confident that the Council will benefit profoundly from your wise leadership. We pay a similar tribute to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of the United States, and to her great country for a very successful presidency in the month of February.”

    1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source