Somalia of 2023 is not Somalia of 1992—Somali President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud 

In his submission at the 9356th United Nations Security Council Meeting, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia, spotlighted significant government efforts to reach consensus with federal member states on a variety of issues, liberate territory from al-Shabaab and combat terrorist financing.

He, however, underscored that — despite advancements — his country’s journey towards peace and prosperity faces the formidable obstacle of a prolonged arms embargo, imposed on Somalia since 1992.  

“Let me state clearly:  Somalia of 2023 is not Somalia of 1992,” he emphasized, imploring those present to completely lift the arms embargo.  By doing so, “you will empower us to assert our sovereignty, effectively combat terrorism and build a peaceful, prosperous future for our nation”.