Somalia Presents Firm Stance to UN Security Council, Denounces Ethiopian Military AggressionNEW YORK - In an important address to the United Nations Security Council, Somalia’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman, voiced serious concerns regarding Ethiopia’s military activities within Somali borders. Ambassador Osman’s discourse to the council underscored the paramount importance of maintaining regional stability and the vital role that both the United Nations and the African Union play in conflict prevention efforts. The statement resonated with the international community’s overarching goal of sustaining peace and security in the region. The statement from the Somali Government presents a strong condemnation of Ethiopia’s actions regarding its military presence in Somalia. They assert that the establishment of an Ethiopian military base in Somalia is seen as an act of aggression, tantamount to a declaration of war against the Somali state and its people.

Source: Ethiopian News February 20, 2024 08:59 UTC