Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) International partners today expressed grave concerned about the current violence in Laascaanood that has resulted in civilian casualties, including children.
In a joint statement, the international partners called for an
immediate de-escalation of violence, the protection of civilians,
unimpeded humanitarian access and for tensions to be resolved peacefully
through dialogue.
The statement was signed by the African Union Transition Mission in
Somalia (ATMIS), Belgium, Denmark, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, European
Union (EU) Delegation, Finland, France, Germany, Intergovernmental
Authority on Development (IGAD), Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya,
Netherlands, Norway, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Poland,
Qatar, Russian Federation, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, Uganda,
United Kingdom, United States and United Nations.
