20 July 2009

14 Dec 2009

20 July 2009

The Secretary-General's issues his latest report to the Security Council on Somalia. In it, he notes that he is deeply concerned about recent repeated attempts to overthrow the Somali government by force. He appeals to the international community not to waver in its support for the Government. While the security situation remains fluid, the Secretary-General says that the Transitional Federal Government maintains an inclusive approach to solving political differences with the opposition in the spirit of the Djibouti Agreement. He deplores the continued use of "high gain" assassinations by the armed Al-Shabab opposition group to destabilize the Government. He also says that the international community is still considering further support to the Government following the latter's call for military and other assistance.