AU trys to calm the situation
Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 1:00 pm
PRESS STATEMENT
”AU Special Representative calls on President Hassan Sheikh Mahamud and PM Farah Shirdoon”
03 Jul- Source: AMISOM- 211 words
The African Union Special Representative for Somalia (SRCC) Ambassador Mahamat Saleh Annadif today paid courtesy calls on the President and Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
During the meetings with H.E Hassan Sheikh Mahamud and the Prime Minister, H.E Abdi Farah Shirdoon, they discussed issues of mutual concern and in particular the recent spate of violence in the port city of Kismayo.
The Special Representative and the President discussed ways of jointly alleviating the humanitarian suffering of the local population in Kismayo, alongside efforts by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).
Recalling his statement of 29th June 13’ Ambassador Annadif reiterated AMISOM’s commitment to the welfare of the Somali people and said that the endeavor to ensure all Somalis can live a life devoid of insecurity and indignity remained at the core of AMISOM’s initiatives in line with the mandate.
“AMISOM continues to treat casualties from all sides injured during the recent fighting witnessed in parts of the port city.”
He stressed that AMISOM takes its mandate very seriously and will continue working with the Federal Government of Somalia and its Security Forces in securing and stabilizing Somalia in all four sectors of operation.
”AU Special Representative calls on President Hassan Sheikh Mahamud and PM Farah Shirdoon”
03 Jul- Source: AMISOM- 211 words
The African Union Special Representative for Somalia (SRCC) Ambassador Mahamat Saleh Annadif today paid courtesy calls on the President and Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
During the meetings with H.E Hassan Sheikh Mahamud and the Prime Minister, H.E Abdi Farah Shirdoon, they discussed issues of mutual concern and in particular the recent spate of violence in the port city of Kismayo.
The Special Representative and the President discussed ways of jointly alleviating the humanitarian suffering of the local population in Kismayo, alongside efforts by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).
Recalling his statement of 29th June 13’ Ambassador Annadif reiterated AMISOM’s commitment to the welfare of the Somali people and said that the endeavor to ensure all Somalis can live a life devoid of insecurity and indignity remained at the core of AMISOM’s initiatives in line with the mandate.
“AMISOM continues to treat casualties from all sides injured during the recent fighting witnessed in parts of the port city.”
He stressed that AMISOM takes its mandate very seriously and will continue working with the Federal Government of Somalia and its Security Forces in securing and stabilizing Somalia in all four sectors of operation.
