Topic: 2025-Situation in Somalia
Country: Algeria
Delegate Name: Gozde Bayrak
Situation in Somalia has been an ongoing issue since the 1990’s. Somalia is confronted with a serious array of existing issues, including political instability, ongoing violence committed by militant groups like Al-Shabaab, and the devastating humanitarian tragedy consisting of famine and displacement. The United States of America has been active in the situation through military interventions, counter-terrorism operations, and humanitarian actions, driven by concern for regional stability as well as combating terrorism.The United Kingdom and Kenya have also played key roles in peacekeeping and providing military assistance in Somalia to curb extremism and stabilize the region. Ethiopia, with its proximity and security concerns, has been heavily involved, focusing on both counterterrorism and the stability of the Horn of Africa. On the other hand, Algeria advocates for a non-interference policy, favoring peaceful diplomatic solutions and negotiations.
Algeria has taken a cautious stance towards the Somali crisis, following a policy of non-interference in other nations’ internal matters. While Algeria has condemned the violence and unrest in Somalia, it has primarily been focused on an appeal for peace through diplomatic means. Algeria has historically placed a premium on the worth of political negotiation and African-led solutions, which is its more general foreign policy of advancing sovereignty and non-interference. Algeria provided its political support to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in 2013 without going as far as to commit troops directly into the fight. Algeria has contributed humanitarian assistance and interacted with regional peace enforcement missions via the African Union (AU) since then, however, and called for Somali elites to negotiate a political
settlement. The country has continued to be a firm advocate of the African Union’s intervention in peacemaking in African conflicts and urged the international community to strive for long-term stability and growth in Somalia rather than quick military intervention.
Algeria has been an advocate of non-interference in the affairs of independent states, and we hold the view that stability can only be achieved through genuine political reconciliation. As Algeria we would to emphasize the need for Somali leaders to engage in comprehensive dialogue, whereby all parties, including regional governments and opposition movements, are involved in the decision-making process. In line with our general foreign policy, Algeria would help the African Union (AU) in assuming leadership of peacekeeping efforts so that the future of Somalia would be dictated by African efforts and solutions rather than relying on external military intervention. This would involve the consolidation of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) without direct military intervention by external forces. We would also like to call on the international community to prioritize long-term humanitarian assistance, development, and state-building, alongside peacekeeping. Through prioritizing diplomacy, national leadership of the peace process, and regional coordination, Algeria believes that Somalia can overcome its internal divisions and move towards durable peace and stability. Furthermore, Algeria promotes projects for economic development, education, and infrastructure building, which are necessary to avert the recurrence of extremist violence.
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https://apnews.com/article/somalia-usaid-trump-internally-displaced-people-
714b61139eea538201c6227bf491d914
https://embnairobi.mfa.gov.dz/news-and-press-releases/algeria-somalia-explore-new-
horizons-for-partnership
https://peacekeeping.un.org/mission/past/unsom1backgr1.html
https://apnews.com/article/somalia-federal-forces-jubbaland-fighting-
ee77a6fa38e4acdf281a26c28e74570a
