Monday, June 9, 2008

Peace Talks for Somalia Boast Moderate Success

Djibouti

United Nations official and Manchurian diplomat Ahmedou Ould Abdallah has said the Somali government and the Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia agreed to a three-month truce after eight days of discussion led by the UN in Djibouti.

In addition to 90 days of piece, the agreement includes the condition that Ethiopian troops will withdraw from Somalia within 120 days, once they have been replaced by UN peacekeepers.

Although the treaty does not include many violent groups contributing to Somalia's anarchy, it is a significant step towards regaining some order and peace in the region.

For details, visit http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7445302.stm

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