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SRSG Remarks for Media Encounter in Baidoa

Thank you, Mr. President and greetings to you and to the people of Baidoa and of South West State. This is my fourth visit to Baidoa since arriving in Somalia last June. I have had a full day programme here, and as always, am grateful for the very warm reception by President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed and by the people of South West State.

My visit today focused on children and youth, as well as women’s empowerment.

Accompanied by the UNICEF Representative in Somalia...