Statement by the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on Somalia
- On: 15.12.2008
The Presidency of the Council of the European Union is deeply concerned by the latest political developments in Somalia. Yesterday’s announcement of the decision by the President of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) to dismiss Prime Minister Nur Hassan Hussein from his duties appears to be particularly inopportune. It threatens to destabilise the political process at a key moment for Somalia and is inconsistent with the Transitional Federal Charter.
The Presidency of the Council of the European Union believes that it would be unacceptable for internal disputes to jeopardise the continuation of the peace process entered into six months ago by further weakening the transitional government. It urges the TFG’s leaders to end these conflicts and to concentrate on the real challenges faced by the Somali people notably peace, stability and reconciliation.
In this respect, the Presidency of the Council of the European Union reminds all the parties of the sanctions regime put in place by Security Council Resolution 1844 against individuals who threaten the peace process.
The Presidency of the Council of the European Union reiterates its full support for the peace process in Somalia and the signatories of the peace agreements resulting from the negotiations in Djibouti six months ago.
- Updated: 15.12.2008
