13/09/2018
Somalia?s destiny lies in the hands of the people, highlights outgoing UN envoy
Peace and Security Despite remarkable achievements in Somalia in the recent past, structural challenges remain and continue to undermine the country?s security and political stability, the United Nations envoy for the country has warned. Briefing the Security Council for the last time in his capacity as UN Special Representative for Somalia, Michael Keating called on all Somalis to draw strength from the positive transformations going on inside the country and work collectively for the common good. ?The future of Somalia is in the hands of the Somalis,? he declared. In particular, Mr. Keating ? who also heads the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) ? urged unity among political leaders....
