Che -Guevara Posted August 27, 2019 August 2019, the Kenya government has proposed to place al-Shabab under the ISIL/Al- Qaeda UN sanctions level, resolution 1267. From the humanitarian agencies communication, al-Shabaab is already listed as a terrorist organization under another sanctions regime (UNSCR 1844), which includes language safeguarding humanitarian action (through an additional UNSCR 1916). This language protecting humanitarian services is essential in saving Somalis living in al-Shabab controlled areas, where people are in desperate need of food and other humanitarian assistance. According to humanitarian organizations, if Keny’s plan to list al-Shabab on resolution 1267 goes through, it is going to have a significant implication on humanitarian actions in Somalia. Currently, between 2.2 and 3 million people face starvation as a result of the ongoing drought in South Central Somalia. For Somali Diaspora, if this push of listing al-Shabab on resolution 1267 succeeds, none of the Diaspora will be able to send money to their families using Remittance/Hawala companies as that will be illegal and a violation of the resolution. That is why it is essential to fight against Kenya's efforts to starve Somalis in Somalia. There are concerted efforts by humanitarian agencies to push for the “hold” by the US government to be turned into an outright “objection” to stop this listing enhanced. See the attached a detailed letter from Somalia NGO consortium and a sign-on letter by Refugees International. Please reach out to the State Department and the Congress to urge them to support the US “objection” to the Kenyan proposal. Below is a list of Chairs and ranking members in the Senate and House. Although Congress is in recess, you can reach out to them in their districts as well. Attached to this letter are: Attached are a letter to the US secretary of Treasury and Secretary of State Letter to the Security Council Humanitarian consequences Does Kenya Really Want to end Terrorism? Read the article in the below link to understand Kenya's motives in introducing this resolution. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2019/08/16/does-kenya-really-want-to-end-terrorism/ Please call or fax these Senators and Members of Congress and ask them to urge the State Department to formally object to the proposal from the Kenyan government in the United Nations that, if implemented, would cripple humanitarian aid efforts. People should also call their members and senators. Senator James Risch, Chair Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Washington, DC - 202-224-2752 Fax:202-224-2753 Idaho: 208-342-7985 Senator Robert Menendez, Ranking Member Senate Committee on Foreign Relations DC: 202-224-4744 Fax: 202-228-2197 NJ: 201-645-3030 Senator Lindsey Graham, Chair Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs DC: 202-224-5972 Fax: 202-224-3808 SC: 803-933-0112 Senator Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs DC: 202-224-4242 VT: 802-863-2525 Representative Eliot Engel, Chair House Committee on Foreign Affairs DC: 202-225-2464 Fax: 202-225-5513 Representative Michael McCaul, Ranking Member House Committee on Foreign Affairs DC: 202-225-24401 Fax: 202-225-5955 Austin: 512-473-0514 Representative Nita Lowey, Chair House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs DC: 202-225-6506 Fax: 202-225-0546 NY: 914-428-1707 Representative Hal Rogers, Ranking Member House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs DC: 202-225-4601 Fax: 202-225-0940 Please help us prevent the deaths of millions of Somalis. Letter to UN Security Council.pdf Letter on Somalia to Secretary+Pompeo.pdf Humanitarian consequences (3).pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted August 27, 2019 If you are in America, please download the pdf letters and send them to the listed representatives and senators. If you are elsewhere in the West, lobby your government. Our people's lives depend on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted August 27, 2019 P.s. Please share this with as many as you can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tallaabo Posted August 27, 2019 12 hours ago, Che -Guevara said: If you are in America, please download the pdf letters and send them to the listed representatives and senators. If you are elsewhere in the West, lobby your government. Our people's lives depend on it. Che, Somalis in the United Kingdom matter the most here. The totally unpredictable and Islamophobic American government under Trump might support Kenya in this resolution. Therefore, the UK and France with their veto power can stop this if their governments are alerted to the dangers of this UN resolution. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted August 28, 2019 On 8/27/2019 at 11:05 AM, Tallaabo said: Che, Somalis in the United Kingdom matter the most here. The totally unpredictable and Islamophobic American government under Trump might support Kenya in this resolution. Therefore, the UK and France with their veto power can stop this if their governments are alerted to the dangers of this UN resolution. Good news sxb, the Kenyans failed! Kodus to every Somali who worked hard to stop this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted August 28, 2019 Kenya's proposal was rejected by USA, Kuwait, Germany, Poland, Belgium and France. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galbeedi Posted August 28, 2019 Che, Thanks for watching the house for all us. You are really making a difference. Abuukar Baale is doing a great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old_Observer Posted August 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Che -Guevara said: Kenya's proposal was rejected by USA, Kuwait, Germany, Poland, Belgium and France. Great initiative Che. The world does not fail because of those who do ill, but those who do nothing. galbeedi, I don't see you asking about your friends, the Ethiopians stance on this? They are in the security council, just in case you missed it. Just trolling you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted August 29, 2019 What wishful thinking to think you can make a difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galbeedi Posted August 29, 2019 OO, I did miss that one really. Since when Ethiopia joined the security council. I saw in the news Djibouti trying to a spot at the table competing against Kenya. Abiy Ahmed should be voting with us or else.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted August 29, 2019 Gakbeedi, All kudos of the some of the hard-working Somalis in America, humanitarian organizations (one time I really welcome their support) and many US current and former officials. Observer, I just spread the word. It's disheartening to see Somalis not understanding the length Kenya will go to punish Somalia and Somalis. We are pleased with many !diots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
