Covers the period since the last report of 21 Feb. 2002 (S/2002/189). Reports on political developments and highlights the regional peace effort spearheaded by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in support of national reconciliation in Somalia, including steps taken to convene a national reconciliation conference for Somalia at Nairobi. Provides an update on the humanitarian situation and developmental activities undertaken by UN programmes and agencies as well as measures taken by them. Includes also information on the steps taken by the Secretariat to establish a Trust Fund for Peace-Building in Somalia and the Somalia Contact Group. DAA

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