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Somalia signals humanitarian, accountability priorities for Security Council presidency: Gaza, Yemen, Sudan, Syria on agenda
Summary
Ambassador Abukar Taher Osman said Somalia will prioritize protection of civilians, humanitarian access and accountability during its presidency, citing ICC briefings on Sudan, concerns about Gaza and UN agency roles, and plans for discussions on Yemen, Syria and UN peacekeeping in Cyprus.
In his opening press briefing as president of the Security Council for January, Ambassador Abukar Taher Osman said Somalia will press for protection of civilians, improved humanitarian access and respect for international accountability mechanisms.
Osman noted that the council will receive an ICC briefing on Sudan on Jan. 19 and said members are “deeply alarmed” by the worsening humanitarian situation there. He emphasized accountability…
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