The agreement between @ASCrisisSim and @FGSCrisisSim is an important step forward for Somalia that could provide an opening for future negotiations. Now all sides must commit to successful implementation.
We urge all delegations to weigh the importance of resolving the chronic food insecurity of 3.2 million Somalis against the disputes that have arisen today. #PattSim
Open channels of communication, honest conversation and trust in your negotiating partners are necessary preconditions for the success of these negotiations. Refusing to meet and engaging in espionage only undermine our efforts. #PattSim
From Al-Shabaab delegation: "Al-Shabaab would like to announce their willingness and support towards a joint relief food effort with the Federal Government of Somalia within Somali territory. We look forward to progress made on this initiative throughout further negotiations.
We decry the recent violence and urge Ethiopian restraint in securing the city, particularly in light of recent political instability and human rights abuses. #Pattsim
The unilateral actions taken by the United States are unhelpful to ongoing negotiations and are particularly regrettable given the loss of civilian life. #PattSim
International partners are needed to support Somalia's plan to modernize its police force to prevent the sort of violence we witnessed today #PattSim https://t.co/Pona3riV4U
The representatives of the UN condemn the violence today in Mogadishu and offer our condolences to all the victims. This violence only highlights the importance of our negotiations and the fact that a political settlement is the only way to secure peace #PattSim