The U.N. Security Council said it will consider implementing sanctions against Eritrea and other spoilers to the Somali peace process. The council's decision Thursday followed an appeal from the African Union for the council to take action against those undermining the peace process in the Horn of Africa country. The Security Council expressed its support for Somalia's Transitional Federal Government, and said the Djibouti peace process provides a framework for finding a lasting resolution to the decades-long conflict in Somalia.But noting recent attacks on the government, civilians and African Union peacekeepers, the Security Council said it would consider the African Union's call for the council to enforce sanctions against parties undermining the peace process...more..http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-07-09-voa41.cfm
Thursday, July 9, 2009
UN Security Council Considering Sanctions Against Eritrea, Others
The U.N. Security Council said it will consider implementing sanctions against Eritrea and other spoilers to the Somali peace process. The council's decision Thursday followed an appeal from the African Union for the council to take action against those undermining the peace process in the Horn of Africa country. The Security Council expressed its support for Somalia's Transitional Federal Government, and said the Djibouti peace process provides a framework for finding a lasting resolution to the decades-long conflict in Somalia.But noting recent attacks on the government, civilians and African Union peacekeepers, the Security Council said it would consider the African Union's call for the council to enforce sanctions against parties undermining the peace process...more..http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-07-09-voa41.cfm
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