Gruppo
Internazionale di Contatto sulla Somalia - Comunicato finale (Versione
originale)
Roma 10
Settembre 2007
INTERNATIONAL CONTACT GROUP ON SOMALIA
Rome, 10 September 2007
COMMUNIQUE
The International Contact Group (ICG) met in Rome to review the
political, security and humanitarian developments in Somalia, with
particular regard to the implications of the outcome of the National
Reconciliation Congress (NRC) and the adoption of UNSC Res. 1772. The
ICG, while recognising some improvements in security, expressed its
concerns regarding the continued violence and insecurity in
Somalia,
particularly attacks by terrorists and extremists and targeted
assassinations of those working towards peace and stability.
The ICG welcomed the commitments of the NRC held in Mogadishu as well as
those by President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed at the closing session to "pave
a new political path that will win the confidence of the Somali people"
and to continue the dialogue process. The ICG will follow carefully
further developments in the intra-Somali political dialogue with
opposition groups. The ICG calls upon the Transitional Federal
Institutions (TFIs) to implement in good faith the recommendations of
the NRC, including the urgent drawing up of a road map for the remainder
of the transitional period leading to multi-party, free and democratic
elections in 2009, as set out in the Transitional Federal Charter.
Jendai Frazer, sarkaal
sare Cismaan Maxamed, Wasirka A. Dibedda mudane Ceylaabe
Within this frame, specific provisions must be sought to guarantee fully
the fundamental human rights as a key condition to the viability of the
process leading to free democratic elections. The ICG takes note of the
key role women play within the Somali political process, as recognized
by the NRC, and encourages this to be intensified. The ICG welcomed the
Res. 1772 calling for the strengthening of the ability of UNPOS to
fulfil its role in supporting the political process. The ICG welcomed
the appointment of the new UN SRSG.
J. Frazer, Cons. Aweys
Abukar, Sark. sare Cismaan Max'd A., W/K/xigeen Xasan Max'd
The ICG emphasized the continued need to address the deteriorating
humanitarian situation, including its root causes, urges the TFIs to do
everything in their capacity to facilitate humanitarian access and
stresses the need for all parties to abide by their obligations under
international humanitarian law. The ICG stands ready to support the TFIs
and Somali civil society organizations, also by contributing to build up
their capacity, and enhanced UN efforts to respond to humanitarian
needs.
The ICG reiterates the need for a verifiable, comprehensive ceasefire
arrangement leading to voluntary disarmament and the re-establishment of
an inclusive and representative security sector. The ICG calls on all
Somali stakeholders to renounce violence, to participate in the
political dialogue, and reject extremists seeking to prevent a
successful process.
J. Frazer, Aweys Abukar,
Cismaan Maxamed, X. Ceylaabe, Xasan Ibrahim, Luul M. Sheekh
The ICG commended the role of AMISOM and calls upon countries to
expedite their contribution of additional troops and to provide further
funding. The full and timely deployment of AMISOM will help create the
conditions for Ethiopian withdrawal. The ICG calls for the urgent
planning and deployment of a UN mission in
Somalia.
Maxamed Roberto,
Janaale.com - Roma
