Somalia: We would not have recovered without the international community
Summary
Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ali Mohamed Omar says international support helped the country recover after its government collapsed and civil war began. A United Nations political mission ended in October at Somalia’s request, but the country still faces security and political challenges as it seeks to strengthen its state institutions.Key Facts
- Somalia’s government collapsed about 30 years ago, leading to civil war.
- The United Nations established a political office to help rebuild institutions and resolve political disputes.
- The United Nations mission ended in October at the Somali government’s request.
- African Union peacekeepers continue to support Mogadishu in its fight against al-Shabaab, an armed group linked to al-Qaeda.
- Al-Shabaab controls large parts of central and southern Somalia.
- Cuts to United States funding threaten the African Union mission.
- Somalia’s opposition says the president is not legitimate, while the government says the new constitution allows him to remain in office until next year.
- Ali Mohamed Omar says Somalia is more stable than it was a few years ago and hopes international financial support will continue.
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