Somaliland: KULMIYE Statement on the Horn of Africa

September 27th, 2008 in Uncategorized | leave a response

Somaliland: KULMIYE Statement on the Horn of Africa

September 27th, 2008

Dr. Mohamed A. Omar

Momar

September 26, 2008

Drawing on a reputation for neutrality and commitment to peace, Somaliland´s KULMIYE PARTY is in favour of a peaceful means for resolving all the disputes in the Horn of Africa. Our vision for the region´s stabilisation reflects on this principle and is anchored around the following five key priorities.

First, we support an inclusive political dialogue and integrated peace approach aiming to achieve a broader consensus among the parties in conflict in bringing an end to the prolonged regional confrontations.
Second, we call on the international community to provide effective development and humanitarian assistance to the civilian population that are caught up in these conflicts.

Third, we encourage efforts aimed at creating conditions that are conducive for building democratically representative institutions that would facilitate greater participation in the decision-making process.

Fourth, we advocate for a regional economic integration and freedom of trade.

Fifth, we deny extremist groups the opportunity to find a safe haven in the region.

In achieving the above policy priorities, we believe that an internationally- supported and regionally- coordinated diplomatic strategy is the best way forward, with an integrated peace building and post-conflict planning.


We strongly believe that promoting democracy and freedom is essential for the broader regional peace programme, including supporting peaceful and effective administrations in the region, acknowledging democratic initiatives and defending free media. We recognize these are the only ideas that can lead to a lasting stability in the region.

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