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Norway To Withdraw From International Contact Group On Somalia
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Oslo, Norway, April 2, 2008 - The Norwegian government has announced that it is now reviewing possible withdrawal of support to African nations who are sending troops to Somalia. No reason has been specified by Undersecretary of State, Raymond Johansen but the official said that Norway is turning over its chairmanship position for the International Contact Group on Somalia to the UN Special Envoy to Somalia.

Norway has been co-chair for ICGS with the United States, since its establishment in 2006. Johansen confirmed Norway's plans to give the position to the UN envoy to Somalia.

According to the Norway Post, Undersecretary Johansen said that Norway is confident that the UN can achieve peace in Somalia. He explained that UN has the means to achieve the mission. Johansen also said that the UN Special Envoy to Somalia has already established its ties to those who are involved in the conflict in the region.

Aside from Norway, other members of ICGS included Italy, Sweden, Great Britain, Tanzania, the U.S. and the European Union.

Florida Padilla - AHN

Source: AHN

 

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