Press Release: U.S. Welcomes Convening of Somalia's National Constituent Assembly

Nairobi Khamiis 26 July 2012 SMC

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Office of the Spokesperson

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                                                                                       July 25, 2012

2012/1209

STATEMENT BY VICTORIA NULAND, SPOKESPERSON

Convening of Somalia's National Constituent Assembly

The United States welcomes today’s convening of Somalia’s National Constituent Assembly (NCA).  The NCA will meet for nine days to review and vote on a draft Provisional Constitution that will serve as Somalia’s legal framework until future adoption of a permanent constitution by national referendum.  

The launch of the NCA is a key milestone in completing the political transition in Somalia.  The major next step is for Somalia’s traditional elders to select a new parliament that will in turn elect a speaker of parliament and president.  We urge that these remaining tasks be completed quickly and transparently so that the transition ends on schedule August 20, and Somalia is able to usher in a new era of governance that is more responsive, representative, and accountable. 

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Matt Goshko

Public Affairs Officer | Somalia Affairs Unit | U.S. Embassy, Nairobi 

Office 254-20-363-6181 | Cell  254-073 360 8556 | Fax: 254-20-363-6329

GoshkoME@state.gov

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