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Sec. Council calls for end to fighting in Somalia
2006-12-23
The UN Security Council called Friday for an end to the ongoing violence that has intensified between Somalia's transitional government and its Muslim extremist rivals and a resumption of talks. In a presidential statement read at a formal meeting, the council
... called on the feuding parties "to draw back from conflict, recommit to dialogue ... and refrain from any actions that could provoke or perpetuate violence and violations of human rights."
called on the feuding parties "to draw back from conflict, recommit to dialogue ... and refrain from any actions that could provoke or perpetuate violence and violations of human rights."

"The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the situation in Somalia ... stressing the importance of broad-based and representative institutions and of an inclusive political process," the statement said.

The clashes between hardline Islamic militants, the Union of Islamic Courts, and the Ethiopian-backed interim government threaten to spiral into a major conflict, involving Ethiopia and its bitter rival Eritrea, which is accused of supporting the Islamic group.
Posted by:Fred

#4  Does anybody else smell a "strongly worded" letter on the horizon?
Posted by: DepotGuy   2006-12-23 10:50  

#3  We need to check out the potential venues. Lunch?
Posted by: Shipman   2006-12-23 09:35  

#2  No "deep concern" so you know this isn't serious.
With a big vacation week coming up, look for a minimum of UN gibberish. Their main focus right now is, of course, Kofi's Buh-Bye Bash...
Posted by: tu3031   2006-12-23 09:18  

#1  Entirely typical UN bullshit, open mouth, release hot air, all ignored by the real world.

I know it's not going to happen, but I wonder if the UN's "Pronouncements" were ignored completely by any and all press, just how long would they keep spewing?

I think these Leeches must believe their own bullshit, think they're important, and just ignore reality as hard as they can.

Empirical evedence says it's so.
Posted by: Redneck Jim   2006-12-23 08:08  

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