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be seen in isolation, but rather needed to be seen in the context of its impact across the
entire horn of Africa.
IV. Conclusion
17.
The panellists made concluding remarks in response to some of the comments and
questions raised during the plenary discussion. The Prime Minister outlined the
Government’s priorities as follows: improving security and the justice system; proper
management of public finances; and provision of basic services. He stated that his
Government was committed to the institutionalization as well as to the promotion and
protection of human rights. In that regard, he emphasized that implementation of the road
map was critical, and that the international community could support the Government by
providing relevant expertise and capacity-building. He explained that an independent
commission would be set up to monitor the situation of internally displaced persons. The
Prime Minister urged the international community to honour its pledges contained in the
Somali Compact, the implementation of which would have an impact on the human rights
of Somalis.
18.
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia pointed out that the
support expressed for the Government and for the United Nations agencies in Somalia had
to be converted into concrete action on the ground. There was a need to focus on a limited
number of priorities in the road map if tangible results were to be achieved, and the
Government of Somalia should be open to strategic advice from UNSOM and the United
Nations agencies. He also advised the Government of the necessity of heeding the voice of
civil society. He cautioned that the international community had to be realistic about what
could be achieved, given the very challenging situation.
19.
The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for
Somalia noted that while all agreed with the diagnosis of the challenges that the country
faced, there was a difference in approach with regard to tackling the problem. He outlined
the mechanisms that AMISOM had put in place to address some of the human rights
concerns, which included a monitoring and investigation mechanism to address concerns
about protection of civilians, and a prevention, response and awareness mechanism on
sexual and gender-based violence. AMISOM was also working with civil society
organizations to provide various humanitarian services to the population.
20.
The Independent Expert was of the view that the road map needed to be more
comprehensive, and that it should prioritize the human rights challenges that needed to be
addressed in the immediate term and should provide appropriate measures and time frames
for implementation. That would assist the international community to provide targeted
support.
21.
Ms. Nur reminded the Government that ownership of the road map by all Somalis
could only be ensured if there was wide consultation on it, including in the regions such as
Puntland and Galmudug and among the diaspora.
22.
Ms. Adan emphasized that the promotion and protection of women’s human rights
should not be politicized. She stressed that the Government should ensure that
commitments made at various forums to protect the rights of women were honoured and
implemented, particularly in order to ensure accountability for sexual and gender-based
violence.
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