FCO Press Release: Progress on the Transition in Somalia

Nairobi Talaado 21 August 2012 SMC

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FCO Press Release: Tuesday 21 August 2012

Progress on the Transition in Somalia

Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said:

“Convening a new federal national parliament gives the people of Somalia a stake in their political future for the first time in a generation. This is a welcome first step towards their goal of building a credible, legitimate and accountable government. We will continue to do all we can to support Somalia to achieve this.

“I urge all parties to finish what they have started within the next few days: appoint the remaining parliamentarians quickly, fulfil the quotas for women, and appoint a Speaker and President as soon as possible. Anyone who tries to spoil or delay the end of transition, or deny the Somali people the opportunity for a more representative and legitimate government should be held to account.”

Kind regards,

Abdilatif Maalim| Communications Officer- British Office for Somalia|British High Commission |Upper Hill Road, Nairobi |

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