Tuesday, May 5, 2015

U.S. Sec. of State Kerry Becomes The First US Diplomat To Visit Somalia



BBC: John Kerry visits Somali capital Mogadishu

The US Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, on an unannounced visit.

He is the first American Secretary of State to visit the city.

In a meeting with Somalia's president under tight security at the airport, he said: "Next time I come, we have to be able to just walk downtown".

The US backs the Somali government in its fight against Islamist militant group al-Shabab, which still controls many rural parts of southern Somalia.


More News On U.S. Sec. of State Kerry In A Surprise Visit To Somalia

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Two decades after 'Black Hawk Down,' John Kerry visits Somalia and declares America's return -- US News and World Report/AP
U.S.' Kerry talks diplomatic ties on surprise visit to Somalia -- Reuters

1 comment:

Unknown said...

More of wicket or checking a box on a punch list than a productive or substantive visit.