MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – A spokesperson for the United Nations workplace in Somalia stated on Friday the Somali federal authorities’s request for the termination of UN political workplace in Mogadishu was not an surprising transfer.
In an interview with VOA Somali journalist Harun Maruf, the spokesperson stated: “ This newest growth is a testomony to the dear work of UNSOM in help of Somali authorities these previous years. As I’m positive, UNSOM is in Somalia on a mandate from the UNSC, and like all particular political missions, its mandate ends when its duties are achieved or this choice that it’s now not required.”
“I ought to point out additionally, tied into this, there was a strategic assessment of UNSOM about two years in the past. In that opinions’ findings it did say that they really useful that UNSOM start planning a transition from UNSOM to the UN Nation Workforce taking up the duties. And the Safety Council really endorsed these findings in one in all its resolutions. So proper now we’re in discussions with the Federal Authorities of Somalia , we stand able to comply with the directions of the Council, and naturally, we’ll stay dedicated to partnering and supporting the federal government as we are able to and as required. That is particularly referring to UNSOM – the UN household, companies, funds and applications and UNSOS stay in place and the help of UN for Somalia will proceed no matter what occurs to UNSOM or not,” he added.
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