UN ENVOY PLEDGES SUPPORT TO PEOPLE, GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA AS NEW POLITICAL MISSION OPENS

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UN ENVOY PLEDGES SUPPORT TO PEOPLE, GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA AS NEW
POLITICAL MISSION OPENSNew York, Jun 3 2013 12:00PMThe head of the
new United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) today pledged
to support the Government and the people of the country in their quest
for security and prosperity, as he arrived in the country's capital
for the Mission's start of operations.

"I am very pleased to be in Mogadishu and to have this opportunity to
support the federal Government and people of Somalia to bring peace,
security and prosperity back to Somalia,"
<"http://www.unsom.unmissions.org/Default.aspx?tabid=6254&ctl=Details&mid=10102&ItemID=5954&language=en-US">said
the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia, Nicholas
Kay, upon his arrival in the country.

"Somalia is a proud country with ancient traditions, a vibrant
culture, and strong values. I will not forget that as I strive to
support the Somali Government and people in their quest for peace."

Last month, the Security Council unanimously voted to establish a new
UN Assistance Mission in Somalia to be based in Mogadishu. The
Mission's mandate begins today for an initial period of 12 months.

As part of its mandate, UNSOM will support State building and
peacebuilding with a focus on good governance, security sector reform,
rule of law, human rights, providing "good offices" for mediation and
political reconciliation and coordination of international assistance.

"This is an historic moment for Somalia," said Mr. Kay, who will lead
UNSOM efforts. "The people of Somalia rightly have high expectations.
We need to aim high. We look forward with hope towards a national
election in 2016. The challenges are tremendous, but we must work hard
to seize the moment."

Somalia has been torn asunder by factional fighting since 1991 but has
recently made progress towards stability. In 2011, Islamist Al-Shabaab
insurgents retreated from Mogadishu and last year new Government
institutions emerged, as the country ended a transitional phase toward
setting up a permanent, democratically-elected Government.

UNSOM will incorporate the work of the UN Political Office for Somalia
(UNPOS) and the UN Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA), which had backed
the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) since its inception in
2007.

Mr. Kay paid tribute to the UNPOS team, stating it had completed its
mission, and added that UNSOM marks the beginning of a new phase for
the UN in Somalia.

"The people of Somalia have asked the UN for a new partnership to
match their aspirations," he said. "The UN effort will become more
unified, more joint and more effective – based on the principles of
true partnership with the African Union and all other partners of
Somalia. The international community has recognized this through its
commitment to support UNSOM."

Over the next few days Mr. Kay will meet with Somali President Hassan
Sheikh Mohamud and Government officials, as well as representatives
from AMISOM and civil society groups.
Mr. Kay had previously served as Africa Director at the United
Kingdom's Foreign and Commonwealth Office, a position he has held
since 2012. Prior to this, he served as Ambassador to the Republic of
the Democratic of the Congo and Sudan from 2007 to 2010 and 2010 to
2012, respectively.Jun 3 2013 12:00PM
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