DEMARCHE: URGENT NEED TO PROMOTE SOMALIA CEASEFIRE

UNCLAS ACCRA 000478

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MOPS PREL PTER EAID ER SO GH
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE: URGENT NEED TO PROMOTE SOMALIA CEASEFIRE

REF: STATE 50007


1. (U) Per reftel, POLOFF delivered the demarche to Dr. Kojo
Assan, Director, International Organizations and Multilateral
Bureau at the Ghana MFA. Assan said that he would raise the
issue of a public statement calling for an immediate
ceasefire in Mogadishu with the Deputy Foreign Minister but
that no statement could be considered because the Foreign
Minister is out of the country until May 26. POLOFF raised
USG concerns of regional instability and reiterated the need
for public support of a ceasefire. When POLOFF asked about a
statement after the Foreign Minister's return, Assan remained
noncommittal simply restating that the Foreign Minister is
abroad. Post will follow-up after May 26 and advise if
additional information is available.

BROWN