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British Government Consultation on Somalia
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London is the host for an international conference on Somalia this month. British Foreign Secretary William Hague, in a statement, said he was "convinced" the time was right to launch a concerted effort to encourage Somalia's development.
"We must try to change the dynamic in Somalia from one of inexorable decline to an upwards trajectory of gradually increasing stability and security, including human security," he said.
"We cannot turn Somalia around with one conference," he said.
Hague, during an early February visit to Mogadishu, said the British government was "actively" seeking to reopen its embassy "as soon as local circumstances permit."
UK Foreign Secretary William Hague addresses Somali diaspora gathered at Chatham House ahead of the UK's Somalia Conference. Recorded live on 9 February 2012 at Chatham House, London More: www.chatham...
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What do you think of the British intervention? Are they to be trusted? Are all the power brokers invited including al Shaabab, PDRC (Puntland Development Research Center, Garowe), SACB (Somalia Aid Coordination Body),SNM (Somali National Movement),SSDF (Somali Salvation Democratic Front),TFG (Transitional Federal Government),TNG (Transitional National Government). Do you think the outside world can impose a government and are there signs that the many different Somali factions will ever agree on sharing power?
Maybe the hope is that at some stage, our brothers will grow tired of fighting but the Somalis have a proud tradition of being warriors. At least the likes of Knaan bring a ray of hope
I personally don't know what to think, I am very sceptical and wondering why the British were able to put together a conference with in 3 weeks as soon as they heard of OIL in Somalia, that can't be a coincidence.
On the other hand, Somalia is not a developed country that has a lot to lose, so intervention could maybe bring about change (negative or positive). I personally don't expect anything great to come out of this, but look forward to the outcome.