Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09NAIROBI986
2009-05-14 14:51:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Nairobi
Cable title:
SOMALIA - PRESS STATEMENT ON MOGADISHU VIOLENCE
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UNCLAS NAIROBI 000986
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/E AND A/S CARSON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL PTER KPAO SO
SUBJECT: SOMALIA - PRESS STATEMENT ON MOGADISHU VIOLENCE
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Summary
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UNCLAS NAIROBI 000986
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/E AND A/S CARSON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL PTER KPAO SO
SUBJECT: SOMALIA - PRESS STATEMENT ON MOGADISHU VIOLENCE
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Summary
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1. (SBU) In response to the fighting in Mogadishu in recent days
and reports of foreign fighters involved in the attacks, post
released the press statement below to Somali media outlets on May
14. End Summary.
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Press Statement
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2. (U) The text of the press statement follows:
Begin text.
U.S. Embassy, Nairobi, Kenya
Press Release
May 14, 2009
U.S. Denounces Violence, Supports TFG
The Government of the United States condemns the recent attacks on
the Transitional Federal Government in Mogadishu that have forced
thousands of Somalis from their homes. The extremists who are
instigating these attacks have no regard for the well-being of
Somalis, and are undermining the peaceful efforts of the legitimate
government to further national reconciliation.
The United States is particularly disturbed at reports that foreign
fighters and those who rejected dialogue in 2006 are participating
in this effort to forcibly remove a legitimate Somali government
from power. The United States, in concert with the international
community, strongly supports President Sharif and the TFG, and
commends the important progress the TFG has made in the past several
months.
End text.
RANNEBERGER
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/E AND A/S CARSON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL PTER KPAO SO
SUBJECT: SOMALIA - PRESS STATEMENT ON MOGADISHU VIOLENCE
--------------
Summary
--------------
1. (SBU) In response to the fighting in Mogadishu in recent days
and reports of foreign fighters involved in the attacks, post
released the press statement below to Somali media outlets on May
14. End Summary.
--------------
Press Statement
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2. (U) The text of the press statement follows:
Begin text.
U.S. Embassy, Nairobi, Kenya
Press Release
May 14, 2009
U.S. Denounces Violence, Supports TFG
The Government of the United States condemns the recent attacks on
the Transitional Federal Government in Mogadishu that have forced
thousands of Somalis from their homes. The extremists who are
instigating these attacks have no regard for the well-being of
Somalis, and are undermining the peaceful efforts of the legitimate
government to further national reconciliation.
The United States is particularly disturbed at reports that foreign
fighters and those who rejected dialogue in 2006 are participating
in this effort to forcibly remove a legitimate Somali government
from power. The United States, in concert with the international
community, strongly supports President Sharif and the TFG, and
commends the important progress the TFG has made in the past several
months.
End text.
RANNEBERGER