Press Statement
The Government of FDRE strongly condemns the terrorist attack on AMISOM Headquarters

The government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia strongly condemns today’s cowardly attack on AMISOM’s headquarters targeting AMISOM and TFG authorities and pledges once again to stand firmly with the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia and AMISOM in their heroic endeavors to stem the tide of terrorist violence and to maintain peace and stability in the country. The Ethiopian government realizes that these are indeed trying times for the Government and people of Somalia and it recognizes the murderous acts of Al Shabab and its international Mujahedeen recruits will continue to pose a serious threat to the prospect of peace in that country and the whole region. It is the conviction of the Government of the FDRE that such attacks should not scare elements of peace away from their cause. Indeed, it is altogether fitting that such attacks, tragic and deplorable as they are, be met with added resolve and commitment equal to the challenge. After all, the choice of targets and the cowardly means employed clearly indicate how desperate the terrorists are in the face of the joint efforts by the TFG, AMISOM as well as other forces of peace to checkmate their murderous campaign.
The Government of Ethiopia firmly believes that it is high time that the international community redoubled its efforts already underway and to renew its commitment to the cause of peace in Somalia. The brazenness of the attacks on AMISOM Headquarters today should, if anything, point to the sense of urgency with which the international community must bring its pressure to bear on the murderous campaign of Al Shabab and its international terrorist recruits as well as on those who help these groups unleash destruction and carnage on the civilian population and on the forces of peace. To the extent that there were some who were willing to give Al Shabab and its allies the benefit of the doubt for the sake of peace—as it were, today’s terrorist attack is a stark reminder that these forces do not have even the slightest of interest in any national reconciliation efforts in the country at all. Needless to say, the international community cannot remain complacent and its words need to be matched by immediate and appropriate action in order to keep the prospect of peace in Somalia alive.
Finally, the government of Ethiopia would like to express its condolences to the TFG, AMISOM, to the people of Somalia in general as well as to those who may have lost their loved ones as a result of this despicable act of terror. The Government of Ethiopia also expresses its sympathies with the Governments of Burundi and Uganda for the principled positions they have always taken and for excellently discharging their responsibilities in a truly African spirit. The government of Ethiopia also likes to take this opportunity to express its usual readiness to support the efforts of forces of peace to rid Somalia of the forces of violence and terror.
17 September 2009
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa






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Admiral Roughead is a 1973 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Among his six operational commands, Roughead was the first officer to command both classes of Aegis ships, having commanded USS Barry and USS Port Royal. As a Flag officer, Roughead commanded Cruiser Destroyer Group 2, the George Washington Battle Group; and U.S. Second Fleet/NATO Striking Fleet Atlantic and Naval Forces North Fleet East. Ashore, he served as commandant, United States Naval Academy, the Department of the Navy’s Chief of Legislative Affairs, and as deputy commander, U.S. Pacific Command. Roughead is one of only two officers to have commanded the Fleets in the Pacific and Atlantic, commanding the U.S. Pacific Fleet and Joint Task Force 519, as well as Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces, where he was responsible for ensuring Navy forces were trained, ready, equipped and prepared to operate around the world, where and when needed. Roughead's awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit and service awards. Roughead became the 29th Chief of Naval Operations on 29 September 2007.

WHO: ADM Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations

BIO: http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp

WHAT: "U.S. Navy's Top Admiral to Host International Seapower Symposium"

WHEN: Oct. 6-7, 2009. The International Seapower Symposium is Oct. 7-9.

WHERE: U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI, (401) 841-2220.

London Detainee Support Group's AGM
21 September 2009
The AGM of the London Detainee Support Group (LDSG).
Monday 21 September 2009, 6.45pm
Shoreditch Town Hall Council Chamber, 380 Old Street, London EC1V 9LT
Speakers:
Sue Willman, Pierce Glynn Solicitors
Jerome Phelps, LDSG Director
An ex-detainee
Food and drinks will be served. RSVP by email: jerome@ldsg.org.uk to book your place.
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