EU Presidency Statement following the death of two World Food Programme (WFP) employees in Somalia

The Presidency of the Council of the Union European strongly condemns the violence against aid workers and calls for the immediate end to these intolerable acts. It reaffirms its commitment to respect for international humanitarian law and the safety of humanitarian personnel.

The Presidency of the Council of the European Union conveys its condolences to the victims' families and loved ones. It reiterates its invitation to all parties to double their efforts to swiftly sign the Djibouti Agreement initialled on 9 June between the Transitional Federal Government and the Alliance for Reliberation of Somalia with a view to implementing the cease fire and establishing lasting peace in Somalia.

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• EUHR Solana congratulates Commodore Papaioannou on appointment as EU Force Commander for EU NAVFOR Somalia (12/11/2008)
• EU Commissioner Michel concerned over aid workers seized in Somalia (5/11/2008)
• Somalia: EUHR Solana welcomes progress with ceasefire (27/10/2008)
• EU Council Conclusions on Somalia (15/9/2008)
• Conclusions du Conseil de l'UE sur la Somalie  (22/7/2008)
• EU Council Conclusions on Somalia (16/6/2008)
• Somalia: EU Commissioner Michel welcomes peace agreement  (11/6/2008)
• EU Presidency Declaration on Somalia (13/5/2008)
• Commissioner Louis Michel praises Somali Prime Minister's commitment towards peace and stability (13/2/2008)