Remarks by the UN Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, to the media, during her visit to Garowe, Puntland
And then, finally, on the difficult situation in Laascaanood, I would like to commend Puntland for reaching out and supporting the many IDPs [Internally Displaced Persons] who came here from Sool region, up to 100,000. I know that's been a big responsibility and we thank Puntland for receiving those people warmly. Because
the objective is for people to be able to go back, and for that, they need to feel sure that there will be security and stability.
So, just encouraging Puntland to play its part in encouraging both sides to resolve these differences peacefully to make sure
there's no further escalation of violence, that there are
confidence-building measures around the exchange of prisoners and so for Puntland to play its part through the influence it has, through the clan relationships to ensure a peaceful way forward.
(Edited for clarity) Thank you so much, Excellency. Ladies and gentlemen, I'm delighted to be visiting Puntland. This is my second visit, following assuming office as the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General. So it's a great pleasure this morning to meet with President Deni and...
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