Statement / by the President of the Security Council

Statement [on the item entitled "The situation in Somalia"]
Statement made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 4066th meeting, 12 Nov. 1999, in connection with prior consultations held among Council members on the item entitled "The situation in Somalia" / President, Security Council

Reaffirms its commitment to a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the situation in Somalia, bearing in mind respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence and unity of Somalia, in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the UN; expresses concern at the increasingly evident effects of the lack of a functioning central government in Somalia; expresses full support for the efforts exerted by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to find a political solution to the crisis in Somalia; strongly calls upon all States to observe and improve the effectiveness of the arms embargo imposed by resolution 733 (1992) and to refrain from any actions which might exacerbate the situation in Somalia; urges all States to contribute generously to the appeals of the UN to ensure continued relief and rehabilitation efforts in all regions of Somalia, including those aimed at the strengthening of civil society; calls upon the Somali factions to ensure the safety and freedom of movement of all humanitarian personnel and to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian relief; encourages the Secretary-General to review the role of the UN in Somalia, as a prelude to the UN playing an enhanced role, aimed at achieving a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the situation in Somalia. This review would include the possible re-location of some UN programmes and agencies, as well as the UN Political Office for Somalia.

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Statement made on behalf of the Security Council, 4066th meeting, 12 Nov. 1999.