AU Envoy clears in UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador Augustine Mahiga's efforts to create a common strategy for Somalia’s partners is officially supported by him..
By. Moha Dahir Farah Jireh
ADDISSABABA-ETHIOPIA. The former president of Ghana republic who was nominated to be the hight representative of the African Union for Somalia called a meeting for the European Delegates in Nairobi, after visiting Agakhan university Hospital which is African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)
Mr. Jerry John Rawlings accompanied by former ECOMOG Force Commander General Arnold Quainoo, doctors at the hospital, AMISOM and United Nations officials interacted with the injured and congratulated them for their bravery. President Rawlings also expressed his intention to seek a review of the compensation package for injured AMISOM troops to serve as motivation and match their conditions to internationally acceptable standards.
Mr. Jerry John Rawlings accompanied by former ECOMOG Force Commander General Arnold Quainoo, doctors at the hospital, AMISOM and United Nations officials interacted with the injured and congratulated them for their bravery. President Rawlings also expressed his intention to seek a review of the compensation package for injured AMISOM troops to serve as motivation and match their conditions to internationally acceptable standards.
President Rawlings was in Nairobi to participate in a technical meeting on AMISOM requirements, which took place in Nairobi, he shown the injured soldiers sympathy and promised to them in World wide assistance is asured by the AU, UN ,EU and also international concerned community, Presidnet Rawlings shown commitment to the EU and asked them to colaborate with Peace making in Somalia, the situation is not really helping any one, therefore we need to show strong unity, commitment with united agenda to prevent any further crises to take place said in a speech he made for the EU representatives in Nairobi.We were also able to launch a number of initiatives for the promotion of peace, security and stability on the continent, including peace support operations. I have no doubt that, in the coming years, we will make further progress in the implementation of our Peace and Security Partnership, building, on the outcome of the 3rd Africa-EU Summit held in Tripoli, last November said President Rawlings.
AU special envoy for Somalia talked in his speech the prevailing political developments, the challenging security situation and deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Somalia, in spite of our collective and courageous actions, requires that we further intensify our efforts in Somalia. As you are aware the Transition Federal Government forces and AMISOM troops have been expanding their areas of influence in Mogadishu but our forces are facing political challenge, where the International Community does not speak with one voice when dealing with the Somali partners, especially on issues relating to the end of the Transition. A military strategy cannot succeed if it is not backed by a strong political strategy. We will support the United Nations Secretary General’s Special Representative for Somalia; Ambassador Augustine Mahiga in his efforts to create a common strategy for Somalia’s partners.
Secondly, as TFG and AMISOM forces expand their area of control we will need more troops and it is imperative that the issue of Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) is addressed to encourage more countries to contribute forces. Additional forces will allow AMISOM to operate more efficiently in the capital Mogadishu, but also in other parts of the country.AMISOM forces also need a level II hospital to cope not only with the medical needs of its forces but also to treat more Somali civilians including wounded insurgents. This is important to us because it’s our moral obligation.
Thirdly, the United Nations Humanitarian organizations and other aid agencies are not doing enough to provide assistance in the areas secured by the TFG and AMISOM forces in Mogadishu. There is an urgent need for Quick Impact Projects in the liberated areas so that the populations in those districts can start enjoying the dividends of peace. A Trust Fund to support these projects would help to address more rapidly and efficiently the needs on the ground.
Finally, we must ensure the sustainability of friendly forces such as Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama (ASWJ) currently doing well in the Central Regions and in Gedo and to urgently set up a programme for those who may want to stop fighting and return home. Local administrations doing well to build governance institution and peace must also be rewarded.
Even as we mobilize resources for AMISOM to tackle the rebels and mercenary elements who are fighting with more sophisticated weaponry and creating an atmosphere of insecurity and fear it has to be said that we are not in this business to fight a war but to seek and enforce peace. I will therefore continue to do everything within my power to offer overtures to the factions in Somalia for talks towards lasting peace.
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Mr. Jerry John Rawlings its necessary to reconnect with the grassroots and not to leave out our brothers, cousins and nephews who have found themselves also engaged in this senseless civil war.
The AU envoy for Somalia declared in very serious concerns have also been expressed about the President of Somalia’’s unilateral decision to remove the three security chiefs in the heat of combat. Jerry John Rawlings called again broader consultations before such a critical decision was made. We call on the Parliamentarians and the Elders to play their role and for the President to consult broadly on future nominees
He appealed to Somalia people which committed to fight for life time to restrain the use of arms to intimidate, terrorize the citizenry of their own country and to return to the age old use of dialogue as means to iron out our grievances.
The growing donor fatigue and irritation is not lost on us. We will do everything possible to recoup on lost time of Somalia concludes his speech Mr. Rawlings special envoy of the African union to Somalia.
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