Written by Qarannews
Feb 03, 2008 at 02:52 AM
Addis Ababa(Qarannews)-
The Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Dr. Jendayi Frazer reportedly gave a brief interview to the Somaliland National Television in which she indicated that the United States would like to see an African Union delegation to Somaliland for direct talks with both the government and the people of Somaliland.
Speaking to reporter Musa Dahir Farah in Addis Ababa, whilst attending the African Union summit, Dr.Frazer reportedly stated "The United States supports a proposal to send a senior delegation from the African Union to measure the public opinion in Somaliland and to ascertain the current situation in the country".
When questioned on the support for such a delegation,
Dr.Frazer reportedly remarked "The United States is encouraging the African Union commission, through its Chairman, Mr. Alpha Omar Kanore, before the expiry of his term, to send a mission to Somaliland, and I have also raised the issue with other African heads of state"
Dr. Frazer has on many occasions stated that the United States will follow the lead of the African Union in terms of the Somaliland issue, but, these recently reported comments can be perceived as call for the African Union to make headway on the Somaliland issue.
In 2005, the African Union sent a delegation to Somaliland which reported that the issue of Somaliland's independence and international recognition merit a more comprehensive appraisal by the commission and its members.
Dr.Frazer's reported comments come after a visit in January to the United States by President Dahir Rayale Kahin.
Source Geeska Afrika
Last Updated ( Feb 03, 2008 at 02:56 AM )
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