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Movement of Non-Aligned Countries in their efforts to resolve the
humanitarian, security and political crisis in Somalia,
Noting with appreciation the continued efforts made by the SecretaryGeneral to assist the Somali people in their efforts to promote peace,
stability and national reconciliation,
Noting with concern that the political instability and the absence of
central authority that continue to characterize Somalia provide a breeding
ground for new emergencies,
Reaffirming the importance it attaches to the need for effective
coordination and cooperation among the United Nations agencies and their
partners since the withdrawal of the United Nations Operation in Somalia in
March 1995,
Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General of 19 September 1995
on assistance for humanitarian relief and the economic and social
rehabilitation of Somalia, 23/
Deeply appreciative of the humanitarian assistance and rehabilitation
support rendered by a number of States to alleviate the hardship and suffering
of the affected Somali population,
Noting with appreciation that, following the departure of the United
Nations Operation in Somalia and despite the ongoing difficulties, the country
is slowly moving towards recovery and reconstruction,
Recognizing that, while the humanitarian situation remains fragile,
there is a need to undertake efforts to begin the process of rehabilitation
and reconstruction alongside the process of national reconciliation, without
prejudice to the provision of emergency relief assistance wherever and
whenever required, as the security situation allows,
Re-emphasizing the importance of the further implementation of its
resolution 47/160 to rehabilitate basic social and economic services at local
and regional levels throughout the country,
1.
Expresses its gratitude to all States and the intergovernmental
and non-governmental organizations that have responded to the appeals of the
Secretary-General and others by extending assistance to Somalia;
2.
Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his
continued and tireless efforts to mobilize assistance to the Somali people;
3.
Welcomes the ongoing efforts of the United Nations, the
Organization of African Unity, the League of Arab States, the Organization of
the Islamic Conference, the countries of the Horn of Africa and the States
members of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries to resolve the situation in
Somalia;
4.
Also welcomes the current strategy of the United Nations focusing
on the implementation of community-based interventions aimed at rebuilding
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