ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates hosted the fifth meeting of Somalia Quint Member States which included representatives from the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Trkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States, in Abu Dhabi.
The participants welcomed the participation of the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The meeting held under the theme ‘United for a More Prosperous Somalia’ examined the current situation in Somalia, particularly security, political and humanitarian issues, and discussed ways to help support Somalia in its endeavours toward achieving long-term peace, security, stability, and development which included discussions on the development of comprehensive strategic road map for 2024.
The participants affirmed their support to the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia, upholding its endorsement for Somalia’s reconciliation efforts to achieve stability. In this regard, the importance of collaborative efforts and coordina
tion with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union to ensure security in the Horn of Africa, as well as for dialogue and diplomacy was underlined.
The meeting also discussed the progress achieved by the National Consultative Council and the political leaders of Somalia, and emphasized the importance of ensuring a political process that includes the contributions of Somali citizens.
Moreover, Somalia’s efforts to significantly engage in regional and international forums, through joining the East African Community (EAC) was underscored.
The meeting examined the steps taken by the Federal Government of Somalia towards achieving stronger economic development and climate resilience.
At the conclusion of the meeting partners expressed their deep appreciation to the UAE for hosting the session, and agreed to reconvene for a sixth meeting of the Somalia Quint in London.
Source: Emirates News Agency
RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Prisoner’s Society (PPS) said today that the number of administrative detainees in Israeli occupation prisons reached 3,484 at the end of January, including at least 40 children and 11 women.
In a statement, PPS highlighted the significant increase in the number of administrative detainees, explaining that this number was not recorded even in the years of the first intifada that broke out in 1987.
The statement indicates that the occupation authorities have issued more than 3,400 administrative detention orders, including new and renewed orders, since the beginning of its comprehensive aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank on October 7 of last year.
It added that November recorded the highest rate in the issuance of administrative detention orders, amounting to 1,120 orders.
According to the statement, the number of administrative detainees reached 3,484 at the end of January, noting that most of them were detained after October 7 of last y
ear.
The statement said the occupation targeted all groups, including children, women, activists and journalists, noting that the number of detainees before October 7 reached approximately 1,320 detainees.
It explained that the number of children in administrative detention reached at least 40, the number of females reached 11, and the number of journalists who were transferred to administrative detention reached 21, including a female journalist.
PPS said that the Israeli occupation authorities use the policy of arbitrary administrative detention as a policy of oppression and control against the Palestinians, stating that the occupation uses the pretext of secret evidence to place Palestinians under administrative detention.
Source: Palestine news and Information Agency – WAFA