BRUSSELS, May 18 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) on Monday pledged its continued engagement in Somalia to help the African nation fight piracy and push forward its economic and social development. Recalling the EU contribution to international efforts against piracy through the EU NAVFOR ATALANTA operation, the EU "stresses the continued engagement of the EU, including in the delivery of humanitarian aid as well as for reconstruction and development," said a statement issued during the regional bloc's foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels. The EU also expressed its hope that efforts directed at demobilization, disarmament and reintegration of former combatants can begin soon. The EU ministers condemned the recent fighting in Somali capital Mogadishu, which targeted the Transitional Federal Institutions and the Djibouti peace process, and called for immediate cessation of hostilities to avoid further civilian casualties and deplored the humanitarian consequences of recent attacks. Fighting has intensified in the Horn of Africa nation recently, having killed more than 150 people since May 7. ..more..http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-05/18/content_11396121.htm
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