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October 19, 2011

Concerned Somali Diaspora
P.O. Box 11851
Alexandria, VA 22312
USA

H. E. Ban Ki Moon
United Nations Secretary General
760 United Nations Plaza
New York, 10017, USA
Fax: 212 963-7055

RE:   THE KENYAN ARMY’S ILLEGAL INVASION OF SOMALIA

Your Excellency,

We, the undersigned members of Concerned Somalis in the Diaspora and inside Somalia, are deeply concerned and troubled by the illegal incursion of Kenyan army into Somali territory. We believe Kenya is in violation of non-intervention and non-interference clause of the UN charter, and is in breach of Somalia’s sovereignty and internal affairs. The invasion of Kenyan army into Somalia on October 17, 2011 is wrong, unjustified and is similar to the invasion of Ethiopian army in Somalia back in December 2006 where Somalis rallied around Al-Shabaab to defeat Ethiopia. Kenya’s current invasion could potentially result suffering and unnecessary death of many more Somalis and will displace and cause yet another Somali exodus with undetermined consequences.

Regrettably, without regard of international humanitarian laws Kenyan Army decided to invade Southern Somalia at a time when the people of lower Juba are struggling to overcome the effect of ongoing famine. We do not want to see any more Somali lives lost as a result of this illegal Kenyan invasion, thus we ask the International Community to join us in condemning the incursion of Kenyan Army into Southern Somalia in the strongest terms.

With a false pretext of fighting the extremist group Al-Shabaab, Kenyan army crossed the border into Somalia for 100 kilometers as confirmed in a press release by Kenya’s Foreign Minister Mr. Moses Wetangula. This never-ending military adventures and political meddling in Somalia by neighboring countries are clear violations of international laws and in particular Article 2 (4) of the UN Charter, which states “All members shall refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or the political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the purpose of the United Nations”.  In this context, we request the international community to act in unison by denouncing Kenya army’s blatant aggression of Somalia’s sovereignty. 

Your Excellency,

We, the Somali people, envision resolving Somali conflict by peaceful means and advocate Somali owned conflict resolutions is the best way forward. We see Kenya's illegal self-serving approach at the expense of Somali lives and sovereignty as counter-productive and clear violation of international laws. We expect the International Community to halt Kenya's treacherous and unilateral attack since this reckless approach could aid the resurgence of Al-Shabaab and prolong Somalia's conflict. This invasion is not in the interest of Somalis as Al-Shabaab has been losing recent battles fought against TFG and AMISOM.  In this context, it can be argued that Kenya’s heedless measures are not intended to defeat Al-Shabaab but to resuscitate and legitimize them, so that the destabilization of Somalia continues unabatedly.  It is our opinion that this aggression embodies Kenya’s intension to create buffer zones in Somalia or perhaps to annex parts of Somalia’s southern coastal territories – an idea rejected by the U.S. Department of State – as revealed by U.S. diplomatic cables.

Your Excellency,

We, the undersigned members of Concerned Somalis in the Diaspora with roots across Somalia, including activists, educators, and professionals request from the UN General Assembly, the UN Security Council, and the International Community to: 

·         Denounce the Kenya’s illegal invasion of Somalia as such a unilateral action violates the inherent right of a sovereign and an independent member state,

·         Assist the Somali people in “owning” the necessary means and solutions to our country’s conflict,

·         Respect the spirit of self-determination and the aspiration of the Somali people to defeat Al-Shabaab on our own terms without external involvements,

·         Send a Fact-Finding Mission, headed by neutral observers, to assess the violations and the extent of Kenya’s military incursion in Southern Somalia,

·         Demand immediately the unconditional withdrawal of the Kenyan forces from Somali soil.

Sincerely,

List of Signatures:

• 1    Eng. Mahmoud Dahir Virginia, USA
• 2    Abdirizak O. Mohamed, Ontario, Canada
• 3    Eng. Ali Omar, North Carolina, USA
• 4    Avv. Issa Ahmed Warsame London, UK
• 5    Mohamud Uluso, Michigan, USA
• 6    Abdulaziz  Hagi Mohamed Hussein
• 7    Eng. Ismail Osman Ohio, USA
• 8    Mahad Yusuf Sheekh Toronto, Canada
• 9    Mohamed H. Hassan “Gudbaaye” Minnesota, USA
• 10   Basto Ahmed, Virginia, USA
• 11   Hassan Warsame, Virginia, USA
• 12   Omar M. Abdulle, London, UK
• 13   Mohamed Ali Hassan Washington DC, USA
• 14   Abubacar Mahamed Alpha, Virginia, USA
• 15   Mohamoud A Gaildon, Green Bay, WI
• 16   Mariam Gulid, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• 17   Ali Omar Ghedi Mogadishu, Somalia
• 18   Hussein Warsame, Virginia, USA
  19   Ali Said Haji Aliyow, Melbourne, Australia
• 20   Eng. Mohamud Ali Mohamed, London, UK
• 21   Nour Omar, Dallas, Texas
• 22   Farhia Bashir Nur, Virginia, USA
• 22   Axmednur Sh. Cali Virginia, USA
  24   Abdikani Raghe barrow Ottawa, Canada
  25   Ilyas hayuke Seattle, Washington USA
  26   AliNur Hussein Bodaye, Toronto, Canada
  27   Amira Addawe Minnesota,  USA
• 28   Abdulkadir Ali Abdi, Ohio, USA
  29   Abdirahman Abdulle Siad Toronto, Canada
• 30   Dr. Ali M. Tofow, London, UK
• 31   Khadafi O. Mohamed Manchester, UK
  32   Mohamed Ali Aden Ontario, Canada
  33   Fadumo Awow Mohamed, Ontario, Canada
  34   Hassan, Ahmed, Ontario, Canada
  35   Mohamed M. Makaraan Ohio, USA
  36   Said Mohamed  (Gaab) Ontario, Canada
  37   Abdi Dirshe, Ontario, Canada
  38   Khadija D. Hassan, Ontario, Canada
• 39   Musse A. Abdimah, Virginia, USA
• 40   Prof. Hassan Mohamud (Jaamici), Minnesota, USA
• 41   Mohamud Yussuf Makis Seattle, WA
• 42   Mohamed Ali Hassan
• 43   Eyni I. Wehliye, Virginia, USA
• 44   Abukar M. Dahie, Virginia, USA
• 45   Mohamed M. Abikar, Virginia, USA
• 46   Mohamed Abshir Virginia, USA
• 47   Ahmed Mohamed Virginia, USA
• 48   Faisal M. Abdi, Virginia, USA
• 49   Abdiqani Abdullahi, Virginia, USA
• 50   Ahmed Hassan, Virginia, USA
• 51   Mohamud Gacal Ali, Virginia, USA
• 52   Salad Nur Abdi, Ottawa, Canada
• 53   Sahra Mohamed Elmi, Toronto, Canada
• 54   Abdulkadir Sheikh Ali, Ontario, Canada
• 55   Fardowsa Mohamed, Stockholm, Sweden
• 56   Saida D. Mohamed, Toronto, Canada
• 57   Dahir M. Hassan, Toronto, Canada
• 58   Habiba Ali Aden, Toronto, Canada
• 59   Suad D. Hassan, Seattle, WA
• 60   Sahra Musse, Minnesota, USA
• 61   Kassim Busuri, Minnesota, USA
• 62   Abdiaziz Omar Wehliye, Virginia, USA
• 63   Abdulkadir Abukar, Virginia, USA
• 64   Muhidin Hassan Islaw, Virginia, USA
• 65   Abdullahi Yussuf Abdalla, Virginia, USA
• 66   Mohamed A. Osman, Columbus, Ohio
• 67   Dr. Ali Said Faqi, Michigan, USA
• 68   Abdulkadir Jama, Seattle, WA
• 69   Ahmed Moose, Virginia, USA
• 70   Mohamed Gilao “Tennis”, Toronto Ontario
  71   Mohamed A. Gure Stockholm, Sweden
  72   Mohamed Y. Hassan London, UK
  73   Ali Gedi Farah Ontario, Canada
• 74   Muse Abdi Muse, Alberta, Canada
• 75   Hawa Abdi Yusuf, Cairo, Egypt
  76   Mohamed Abdillahi Birmingham, UK
  77   Abdirizak Farah Manchester, UK
  78   Mohamed Abdirizak Ontario Canada
  79   Farhia Haji Omar Stockholm, Sweden
  80   Abdullahi Farah Ahmed Toronto, Canada

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