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Nairobi,
October 3, 2009 – The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou
Ould-Abdallah, has congratulated Somaliland officials on the signing of
a Memorandum of Understanding on the way forward to holding presidential
elections which had been previously postponed.
"Let me congratulate the Somaliland political parties on this courageous
step towards a peaceful and successful outcome to the impasse that had
characterized their political life of late," he said.
"I wish to reiterate that the signing of the Memorandum is but a step in
the right direction, which should lead to the holding of a free, fair
and peaceful plebiscite, and that a lasting and durable solution lies
with the parties themselves through peaceful means."
"This MOU is a testament to the Somalilanders' tradition of resolving
internal conflict peacefully as well as a credit to the public officials
who understand their role as civil servants.
"The example set by the Somaliland parties should serve as a major
encouragement to all Somalis that only through dialogue, compromise and
tolerance, can a win-win situation be achieved. Violence will never
achieve what peaceful dialogue can.
"I would also like to pay tribute to the invaluable mediation role
played by the international community, and encourage it to continue its
support for the people of Somaliland as they continue on their path to
peace and reconciliation and peaceful elections."
Source: United Nations Political Office for Somalia
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