UNSC SOMALIA SANCTIONS COMMITTEE CONSULTATIONS

UNCLAS STATE 117020 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: EFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER XW UNSC SUBJECT: UNSC SOMALIA SANCTIONS COMMITTEE CONSULTATIONS ¶1. This is an action request. USUN may draw upon the talking points in para 2 below in the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia ("the Somalia Sanctions Committee" - www.un.org/sc/committees/751/index.shtml) consultations on 16 November. ¶2. BEGIN TALKING POINTS - Thank you Ambassador Heller for your stewardship and leadership of this important Committee. - The United States remains extremely concerned over the continuing military offensives against the TFG and the brazen targeting of and violence against civilians, AMISOM forces, and UN facilities. - We condemn those outside actors, including the Government of Eritrea, that provide weapons, funding, and training to armed insurgent groups in Somalia and use their influence to destabilize the Horn of Africa. - Additionally, we take note of those forces within Somalia who would profit from the desperation of the Somali people and urge the Council to use all tools at its disposal to end the violence. - A year ago, in resolution 1844 (2008),the Council decided to expand the UNSC Somalia sanctions regime from the comprehensive arms embargo that was put in place in 1992 to include targeted measures. We support today,s Press Statement and believe the Committee must designate individuals and entities that meet the listing criteria. - The United States looks forward to your cooperation as the Committee considers proposals for listings in the near future. END TALKING POINTS ¶3. Department appreciates Mission's efforts. CLINTON