Somalia: Government Welcomes the UNSC' Decision to Delist ATON From the 1844 Sanctions List

The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) welcomes the United Nations Security Council's (UN SC) decision to de-list the former Al-Shabaab leader who has renounced violence and embraced the peace process, Sheikh Mohamed Said "Atom", from the 1844 Sanctions list.

H.E. Mustafa Duhulow, the Minister of Information held press conference today in Mogadisu and said: "The FGS welcomes UN SC's decision to de-list Sheikh Atom from the 1844 Sanctions list. The FGS negotiated with both UN and the various member states to achieve the de-listing of an individual who renounces violence and all affiliation with al-Shabaab and other similar terrorist organisations. This is a major achievement for not only the individual but also for any others who want to renounce violence and join the peace process. This is the universally recognised way to peace."

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