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2022-09-07
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  1. “Now is the time to stand together with our Somali partners, troop-contributing countries, the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the United Nations and all other entities that contribute to tackling that challenge together. Strong cooperation and warm relationships are crucial to the Horn of Africa at this time. The European Union is committed to peace and stability in Somalia, and we look forward to a new chapter of renewed cooperation.”

    2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source

  2. “A total of 50 to 70 flights will take place, and over 100 metric tons of life-saving medical and nutritional supplies have already been airlifted. The European Union remains committed to a holistic approach in Somalia, and delivering on its promises remains a high priority. The formation of a new Government presents an opportunity for re-engagement, refocus and the alignment of priorities. The authorities need strong encouragement by a more unified international community to move forward on core issues linked to the fight against Al-Shabaab. Al-Shabaab is a multilayered threat and can be successfully engaged only through a comprehensive approach. The Somalis need to be at the head of the table. The complexities of fighting one of the most effective terrorist organizations deserve our collective attention.”

    2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source

  3. “Somalia bears some of the worst consequences of climate change and is hit hard by recurrent droughts and flooding. In May, I had the opportunity to visit Mogadishu and meet the new President, His Excellency Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. In his words, “Somalia must face the brutal truth in that pastoralism, the lifestyle of more than 90 per cent of the population, might no longer be sustainable given the changing climate in the region”. In response to the growing humanitarian crisis, the EU pledged €633 million for the region. That includes €20 million for our humanitarian reserves for Somalia, which brings the EU’s humanitarian aid on drought response to €80 million since December last year. Furthermore, we have set up an EU humanitarian air bridge in Somalia, which is delivering emergency supplies to hard-to-reach areas.”

    2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source

  4. “The international community has provided ample support to that process for over a decade, and we cannot continue to act as referee for domestic disputes. It is time to start building institutions and move away from ad hoc decision-making processes. That is why I urge the Somali leadership to finalize what is essentially a Somali process and a national responsibility. Until that has been done, delivery to the Somali people will remain incomplete. Thousands of lives have already been lost and more remain at risk. The worst drought in four decades is ravaging Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa. More than 7 million people — over half the population — are food insecure. Over 200,000 people are at immediate risk of starvation. This is not the first drought the Somali people have had to endure, and neither will it be the last.”

    2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source

  5. “The relationship between the Federal Government of Somalia and federal member states continues to be fragile. Core issues such as security, power sharing and resource sharing have not yet been addressed. Time has been lost through political infighting. We must now make progress on building institutions; national, regional and local authorities; ensuring service delivery; and building the social contract between citizens and the State. Security and justice must be ensured for the people of Somalia. I encourage the Somali leadership to come together, deliver on the finalization of the constitution and institutionalize a dispute resolution mechanism through either a constitutional court or the Supreme Court.”

    2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source

  6. “Somali leadership is essential, and I welcome the new Government’s commitment to fight Al-Shabaab militarily, financially and ideologically. I urge the Somali Government to provide clarity on the Somalia Transition Plan and the national security architecture. As ATMIS draws down, Somali troops have to take over. That does not necessarily mean generating more troops, but it requires a clear overview of the troops available — at the federal level and in the federal member states — as well as the force organization needed to assume responsibilities from ATMIS and a clear vision for the Somali Armed Forces. The only exit strategy for ATMIS is to support the Somali security sector. We have to acknowledge that the root causes of instability in Somalia remain unresolved.”

    2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source

  7. “Ensuring security in Somalia has become a “must not fail” for all of us. In all honesty, we have to ask ourselves, if over a decade of significant investment in peacekeeping missions and the increased capacity of the Somali National Army has resulted in a rolling back of security gains against Al-Shabaab, what has gone wrong? We are now five months into the ATMIS mandate. Owing to the delayed transfer of power and the establishment of the new Cabinet, progress has been limited. Resolution 2628 (2022) signals change. The EU is committed to supporting the continued efforts and security presence of ATMIS. To that end, we have committed €140 million for 2022. There is, however, no support for more of the same. Resolution 2628 (2022) places the Somalis in the lead for this transition, security and the fight against Al-Shabaab.”

    2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source

  8. “I want to pay tribute also to the troop-contributing countries of the African Union Mission in Somalia, now the African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), and especially to their brave men and women, who have served and continue to serve the Somali people. Many have paid the ultimate price. This sacrifice has to be acknowledged. We have all invested heavily in bringing security to Somalia. The troop-contributing countries under ATMIS have deployed thousands of troops. Key partners, including the EU, have trained Somali troops and police forces. The EU has supported the African Union-led Mission for 15 years, investing over €2.5 billion. We also have three peace and security Missions deployed to Somalia and have supported the Somali National Army and Somali police with €77 million under various instruments.”

    2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source

  9. “The incursion into Ethiopia at the end of July was the most significant since the organization’s inception, followed by a deadly complex attack in Mogadishu three weeks later. Renewed threats have been issued against Kenya, where the organization also has a significant presence and is destroying the lives of the Kenyan people in the north-east. The organization continues to control large areas in Somalia. Its extortion and taxation go even further, resulting in an alarming operational and financial capacity. The response to fight Al-Shabaab has to be substantial. We all owe deep gratitude to the brave Somalis who have engaged in the fight against Al-Shabaab. After 30 years of conflict, Somali children and youth know nothing else.”

    2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source

  10. “Ms. Weber: Let me extend our best wishes to France in presiding over the Security Council this month. I thank you, Mr. President, for inviting the European Union (EU) to brief the Security Council on Somalia. I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the terrible attack on the Hayat Hotel and to pay tribute to the brave security forces who risk their lives daily to protect the people of Somalia. We are at this meeting to discuss a security situation that threatens all of us — in Somalia, the region and beyond. We must stand united to face this threat together. Al-Shabaab has grown to become the richest and strongest global franchise of Al-Qaida, threatening peace and security as well as humanitarian efforts, in Somalia and the Horn of Africa.”

    2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source