SOMALIA: UN ENVOY CONDEMNS DEADLY ATTACK ON MEDICAL CONVOY NEAR MOGADISHU INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS TO DECLARE IF OPIUM WAS INVOLVED

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Date: 18 Dec 2013 18:00:00 -0500
Subject: SOMALIA: UN ENVOY CONDEMNS DEADLY ATTACK ON MEDICAL CONVOY
NEAR MOGADISHU
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SOMALIA: UN ENVOY CONDEMNS DEADLY ATTACK ON MEDICAL CONVOY NEAR
MOGADISHUNew York, Dec 18 2013 6:00PMThe top United Nations envoy in
Somalia has strongly condemned the killing of six people during an
attack on a medical convoy outside Mogadishu today.

"Somalia, still struggling to build up its health services, relies on
the goodwill of NGOs [non-governmental organizations] and medical
personnel who work in incredibly difficult conditions to save Somali
lives," said the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for
Somalia, Nicholas Kay, in a statement.

According to the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), which Mr.
Kay heads, reports indicate that a convoy carrying medical personnel
to a health facility west of the capital came under attack by unknown
gunmen who killed four doctors – one Somali and three Syrians – and a
Somali driver and guard. At least two other passengers were seriously
wounded.

"I condemn this attack and those who continue to seek to halt the
country's progress. I urge the Federal Government of Somalia to
thoroughly investigate this heinous crime and bring those responsible
to justice," said the envoy, expressing his sincere condolences to the
families and friends of those who lost their lives, and wishing those
injured a speedy recovery.

Mr. Kay's condemnation of the deadly attack follows an earlier
statement in which he expressed broad concern over recent local
conflicts and clashes in the Horn of Africa nation and called on the
Government to seriously address the issue.

"The Federal Government of Somalia must continue to take these
incidents seriously," he said in the statement, which noted that
clashes have been reported near Jowhar in Middle Shabelle, some areas
around Beledweyne in Hiraan and around K50 in Lower Shabelle.

He also warned that violent conflicts in several parts of Somalia
could threaten the country's progress towards peace and stability as
well as the rights of thousands of affected citizens.

"Somali national security forces on the ground need to be inclusive
and to uphold law and order. Elders and leaders need to find peaceful
solutions," Mr. Kay stressed.

The clashes, however, continue to cause death, injury, displacement
and the destruction of property and crops in the fields, often
affecting those from smaller or minority clans and communities.

While welcoming concern voiced publicly by President Hassan Sheikh
Mohamud yesterday and the efforts already under way to resolve
disputes, Mr. Kay emphasized that "without a decisive response, these
incidents may provoke a backlash that could grow into a new and more
severe round of local conflicts."

The UN envoy also urged the Somali Government to investigate fully
what has happened. "Those who have broken the law should face
justice," underscored Mr. Kay, adding that "the Government must also
protect the land and livelihoods of the rightful occupants."

Meanwhile, "the UN will continue to monitor the situation and offer
support to peace building and reconciliation efforts," said Mr. Kay.

UNSOM was established by the Security Council in June to support the
Government and the people of the country in their quest for security
and prosperity.Dec 18 2013 6:00PM
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