The
Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Dr.
Augustine P. Mahiga, wishes a blessed Eid Ul -Fitr to all Somalis inside and
outside the country.
“Ramadan
is a month of sacrifice, a month of patience and reflection. As this holy month
comes to an end, Eid offers us the opportunity to reflect not only on the
sacrifices made but also on the remarkable progress we have made,” SRSG Mahiga
stated.
Just
over a year ago Al-Shabaab was pushed out of their positions in Mogadishu and
the security situation has improved significantly with the city witnessing an
economic and development boom.
“The
date of 20 August is literally on our doorstep. The transitional period is
about to end with the formation of a new parliament that will allow the elections
of a new Speaker, Deputy Speaker and a President. It is a difficult moment
which has required hard and courageous decisions” SRSG Mahiga stated. “We have
come too far to fail when we are just hours away from the end of the
transitional period”.
“I
call on all Somalis to capitalize on this momentum and to work cooperatively
for the good of your country. Somalia needs a new vision that will transform it
into a functioning state. The adoption of the provisional constitution provides
the foundation for the new government to set up administrative, legal and
security institutions that will serve the Somali people, help stabilize the
country and pave the way for democratic elections”.
“I
take again this opportunity to wish Ciid Wanaagsan to all, full of peace, love
and prosperity”, SRSG Mahiga said.
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