Continued Support for Somalia’s Unity Government

Friday, December 05, 2008

On the eve of Eid-al-Adha, the United States Government reiterates its support for the ongoing efforts by Somali leaders to form the Unity Government outlined in the High Level Committee’s November 25 communiqué. The Somali people are at a critical juncture in the process.

All parties to this process, including the international community, must resolve once more to cooperate and act in the best interests of the Somali people. The representatives from the TFG and the ARS have shown continued determination to put aside differences and move this process forward.

We note that certain members of both the TFG and ARS leadership remain outside of this process. We call on them to engage for the benefit of all Somali people, rather than seeking to impede the commendable progress made to date.

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