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UNITED NATIONS, Jun 18, 2004 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Friday urged Somali leaders to show the political will to achieve national reconciliation by the end of July.
In his new report to the UN Security Council, the UN chief said that the active engagement of the Security Council and the Arms Embargo Monitoring Group could provide much-needed support for the peace process in the African country.
He called on parties in the country to agree on procedures leading to reconciliation and the establishment of a transitional federal government by the deadline set by East Africa's Inter- governmental Authority on Development (IGAD).
"The two-month time frame, given by the IGAD ministers to conclude the conference, places extraordinary pressure on the Somali parties and the region," Annan said.
"Somali leaders have until the end of July to reach agreement on several contentious issues and form an inclusive transitional federal government for Somalia. It is incumbent upon them to demonstrate the necessary political will and make difficult decisions," he said.
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