IGAD Urges Immediate De-escalation to Protect Somalia’s Stability and Future
IGAD condemned all acts of violence and urged every party involved to show maximum restraint, work to reduce tensions, and seek resolution through peaceful, inclusive, and constructive dialogue.
June 4, 2026 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti) — As political tensions escalate in Somalia, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) warned Friday that recent violence in Mogadishu threatens the country’s fragile progress and urged swift steps to prevent further bloodshed.
IGAD condemned all acts of violence and urged every party involved to show maximum restraint, work to reduce tensions, and seek resolution through peaceful, inclusive, and constructive dialogue.
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“At this critical moment, preserving peace, stability, national unity, and the gains made in Somalia’s state building efforts is of paramount importance. IGAD urges all stakeholders to place the interests of the Somali people first and to pursue peaceful solutions through dialogue and consensus,” said H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Executive Secretary of IGAD.
Somalia, a founding Member State of IGAD, remains central to stability, security, and development across the Horn of Africa. The regional bloc reaffirmed its solidarity with Somalia and said it stands ready to back initiatives that promote dialogue, strengthen national cohesion, and secure lasting stability.
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