HL Deb 25 October 2004 vol 665 cc105-6WA
Lord Avebury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they acknowledge Mr Abdullahi Yusuf as President of Somalia; and, if so, whether they will urge him to evacuate his forces from Las Anod and other parts of Somaliland. [HL4384]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The EU issued a statement on 14 October congratulating Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed on his election as transitional President of the Somali Republic. We have reminded him of the importance of showing respect for existing zones of tranquility and of not resorting to military options for the resolution of differences.