Announcement

Webchat with Ambassador John Yates, Special Envoy for Somalia

 | Thursday, January 10, 2008

The United States Embassy in Nairobi invites you to join Ambassador John Yates, special Envoy for Somalia, in a webchat on January 17, 2008 at 1500, Somalia and Kenya time (0700 EST, 1200 GMT).  Participants may register, submit questions ahead of time, and join the web chat at: http://usinfo.state.gov/usinfo/USINFO/Products/Webchats/yates_17_jan_2008.html.

The United States continues to support efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability in Somalia and bring economic development to its people. The U.S. believes that the key to long-term stability in Somalia and the key to protecting Somalia from serving as a safe haven for terrorists is inclusive political dialogue between the Transitional Federal Government (the TFG) and key Somali stakeholders.  The United States is the largest bilateral donor of humanitarian assistance to Somalia, and has provided more than $180 million in humanitarian and development assistance in the last two years.  Please join Ambassador John Yates for a discussion on the new Prime Minister, the new Cabinet, security in Somalia, and U.S. involvement with Somalia.