Somalia: UN envoy reaches Kismayo

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KISMAYO, Somalia, June 18, 2015(Garowe Online)-United Nations envoy to Somalia Ambassador Nicholas Kay has reached the southern port city of Kismayo for key talks on Thursday, Garowe Online reports.

Kay briefly met with members of Jubaland’s Committee on Constitution, and African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) sector commanders at Kismayo airport before being driven into Jubaland State House.

UN envoy has held talks with Jubaland President, Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe) behind closed doors.

During his stay in Kismayo, Kay is expected to discuss UN support for Jubaland, looming anti-Al Shabaab offensives and the political deadlock over Jubba regional assembly with the political and community leaders.

On June 6, Jubaland broke off all relations with Mogadishu-based federal government over the passing of a controversial vote of no confidence. 

GAROWE ONLINE 

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