America is more and more involved by the persevering with violence in Lascanood and joins different worldwide companions and neighbors in calling for de-escalation, adherence to the agreed ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian entry, and resumption of constructive dialogue in the direction of peaceable decision. Continued violence will enhance the potential for extremist teams to sow broader instability and additional exacerbate the continued humanitarian disaster.
We name on Somaliland to tug again its safety forces as an illustration of its dedication to those ideas. We name on the militias in Lascanood to chorus from any offensive actions in opposition to Somaliland forces. We help the Federal Authorities of Somalia’s constructive engagement and deployment of a clan elders’ delegation and welcome Somaliland President Bihi’s dedication to fulfill with the delegation in Hargeisa.
We additionally notice with concern that Somaliland’s presidential elections have been delayed since November 2022, properly past the timing set forth in Somaliland’s structure. We name on the Somaliland authorities to set a transparent timeline and full the elections as quickly as doable. America stands prepared to make use of authorities below Part 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit the issuance of visas to present or former Somali officers or different people who’re believed to be liable for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic course of in Somalia, together with in Somaliland.
