Sommaire: 27 February 2008, Brussels- European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid, Louis Michel expressed his utmost concern following the announcement by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan that the talks between the Kenyan parties had stalled.
Commissioner Michel said: "The country clearly stands at the crossroads. The people of Kenya crave for a political solution now in order to bring to an end the ongoing crisis and the unacceptable violence that have torn the country apart. I am strongly concerned that the Kenyan leaders still have not delivered on their commitment to reaching agreement on the real sharing of power and reforms needed to effectively govern Kenya. I therefore urge the Kenyan leaders to take the full
measure of their responsibilities before their nation and demonstrate the leadership needed to live up to the situation and get to an agreement. They cannot falter. There is no alternative to a political solution of this kind. I want to recall that the EU is ready to assist and help all those pushing for a solution but that individuals, who obstruct the National Dialogue process or who encourage violence will have to face the consequences. The European Union is determined to take all
appropriate measures and all options are being considered."
The EU as a whole fully supports the vital work undertaken by the Panel of Eminent personalities led by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan. As a key friend and partner of Kenya the European Union has been constantly engaged since the beginning of the crisis in the search for a sustainable and consensual political solution to the crisis. Commissioner Michel has been twice to Nairobi in the last weeks in support of Mr Annan's work and to engage Kenyan leaders in genuine dialogue.
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