SOMALIA / GAROWE NEW SRSG VISIT
10-Jun-2023
00:05:57
Continuing her visits to the country’s Federal Member States, the recently-appointed top United Nations official for Somalia Saturday visited Puntland where she met its leadership and hailed recent elections there.UNSOM
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STORY: SOMALIA / GAROWE NEW SRSG VISIT
TRT: 05:57
SOURCE: UNSOM
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LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / SOMALI / NATS
DATELINE: 10 JUNE 2023, GAROWE, SOMALIA
TRT: 05:57
SOURCE: UNSOM
RESTRICTIONS: PLEASE CREDIT UNSOM ON SCREEN
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / SOMALI / NATS
DATELINE: 10 JUNE 2023, GAROWE, SOMALIA
SHOTLIST
1. Wide shot - The UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, walking to board the aircraft to Garowe.
2. Med shot - UN Special Representative Catriona Laing, boarding the aircraft.
3. Close up shot - UN aircraft propeller.
4. Wide shot - UN Special Representative Laing reading through documents.
5. Close up shot - UN Special Representative Laing writing.
6. Close up shot - UN Special Representative Laing.
7. Med shot - An aerial view of Garowe the plane lands.
8. Wide shot - UN Special Representative Laing disembarking the plane and being welcomed by Puntland administration and UN officials.
9. Med shot - UN Special Representative Laing shaking hands with the UN head of office in Garowe.
10. Wide shot -UN Special Representative Laing and Puntland administration and UN officials walking on arrival.
11. Wide shot - Garowe airport.
12. Med shot - UN Special Representative Laing heading to the State House in Garowe for a meeting with Puntland President Abdullahi Said Deni.
13. Med shot - Garowe.
14. Pan shot - UN Special Representative Laing arrives at the State House and received by President Said Deni.
15. Med shot - UN Special Representative Laing shaking hands with cabinet members from the Government of Puntland and presidential advisors.
16. Med shot - UN Special Representative Laing and President Deni in a meeting.
17. Close up shot - President Deni.
18. Close up shot - UN Special Representative Laing.
19. Med shot - Cabinet members and presidential advisors.
20. Close up shot - Cabinet members and presidential advisors.
21. SOUNDBITE (ENGLISH) Catriona Laing, UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Somalia: “Today we’ve been discussing a number of topics, the most important prof which was the very successful local elections held here in 30 districts on the 25th of May - I extended my congratulations as this is a major step forward in Puntland’s march towards democracy, and it also showcases a way forward for other parts of Somalia,”
22. Pan shot - UN Special Representative Laing and President Deni at the meeting at the State House in Garowe. 23. Close up shot - Puntland’s presidential emblem.
24. Med shot – UN Special Representative Laing and President Deni prepare to address the media after the meeting.
25. Close up shot - President Deni.
26. SOUNDBITE (ENGLISH) Catriona Laing, UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Somalia:
“I thanked the president and his team for extending their support to those displaced. And I noted his request for the UN and international partners to do more to support the serious humanitarian situation.”
27. Wide shot - UN Special Representative Laing, President Deni and members of his cabinet and advisors.
28. Wide shot - UN Special Representative Laing and President Deni addressing the media.
29. Close up shot - President Deni.
30. Med shot - UN Special Representative Laing and President Deni shaking hands.
31. SOUNDBITE: (ENGLISH) Catriona Laing, UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Somalia :
“I was very pleased to hear the president’s very clear commitment to dialogue, [and] playing his part in the journey as we create and complete the Constitutional Review Process. And I extended the full support and good offices of the UN to try and help find a way forward as soon as possible because, with a solid state across Somalia, we’ll be able to focus also on the crucial issues of economic development and job creation for youth - things that will enable Somalia to play a rightful part in the region as a prosperous and stable Somalia.”
FILE – USNOM - ELECTION ARCHIVE FOOTAGE:
32. Wide shot - Ballot boxes at an election center in Mogadishu.
33. Med shot - A delegate casts a ballot.
34. Close up shot - A delegate casts a ballot.
35. Med shot - Delegates casting ballots at a recent electoral process.
36. Wide shot - Delegates casting ballots at a recent electoral process.
37. Close up shot - Ballot boxes.
38. SOUNDBITE (SOMALI) Said Abdullahi Deni, President of Puntland:
“We have welcomed her and shared with her the background context in terms of Somalia, but more specifically, what is happening in Puntland State. More importantly, the elections in terms of the security situation, the Laascaanood conflict, as well as the humanitarian assistance that has been offered to those affected by the conflict.”
39. Close up shot - UN flag.
40. Med shot - UN Special Representative Laing speaks to UN staff in Garowe.
41. Med shot - UN staff in Garowe.
42. Close up shot - UN staff in Garowe clapping.
43. Wide shot - Group photo.
44. Wide shot - UN Special Representative Laing walking to the plane.
45. Med shot - UN Special Representative Laing boarding the UN plane.
2. Med shot - UN Special Representative Catriona Laing, boarding the aircraft.
3. Close up shot - UN aircraft propeller.
4. Wide shot - UN Special Representative Laing reading through documents.
5. Close up shot - UN Special Representative Laing writing.
6. Close up shot - UN Special Representative Laing.
7. Med shot - An aerial view of Garowe the plane lands.
8. Wide shot - UN Special Representative Laing disembarking the plane and being welcomed by Puntland administration and UN officials.
9. Med shot - UN Special Representative Laing shaking hands with the UN head of office in Garowe.
10. Wide shot -UN Special Representative Laing and Puntland administration and UN officials walking on arrival.
11. Wide shot - Garowe airport.
12. Med shot - UN Special Representative Laing heading to the State House in Garowe for a meeting with Puntland President Abdullahi Said Deni.
13. Med shot - Garowe.
14. Pan shot - UN Special Representative Laing arrives at the State House and received by President Said Deni.
15. Med shot - UN Special Representative Laing shaking hands with cabinet members from the Government of Puntland and presidential advisors.
16. Med shot - UN Special Representative Laing and President Deni in a meeting.
17. Close up shot - President Deni.
18. Close up shot - UN Special Representative Laing.
19. Med shot - Cabinet members and presidential advisors.
20. Close up shot - Cabinet members and presidential advisors.
21. SOUNDBITE (ENGLISH) Catriona Laing, UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Somalia: “Today we’ve been discussing a number of topics, the most important prof which was the very successful local elections held here in 30 districts on the 25th of May - I extended my congratulations as this is a major step forward in Puntland’s march towards democracy, and it also showcases a way forward for other parts of Somalia,”
22. Pan shot - UN Special Representative Laing and President Deni at the meeting at the State House in Garowe. 23. Close up shot - Puntland’s presidential emblem.
24. Med shot – UN Special Representative Laing and President Deni prepare to address the media after the meeting.
25. Close up shot - President Deni.
26. SOUNDBITE (ENGLISH) Catriona Laing, UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Somalia:
“I thanked the president and his team for extending their support to those displaced. And I noted his request for the UN and international partners to do more to support the serious humanitarian situation.”
27. Wide shot - UN Special Representative Laing, President Deni and members of his cabinet and advisors.
28. Wide shot - UN Special Representative Laing and President Deni addressing the media.
29. Close up shot - President Deni.
30. Med shot - UN Special Representative Laing and President Deni shaking hands.
31. SOUNDBITE: (ENGLISH) Catriona Laing, UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Somalia :
“I was very pleased to hear the president’s very clear commitment to dialogue, [and] playing his part in the journey as we create and complete the Constitutional Review Process. And I extended the full support and good offices of the UN to try and help find a way forward as soon as possible because, with a solid state across Somalia, we’ll be able to focus also on the crucial issues of economic development and job creation for youth - things that will enable Somalia to play a rightful part in the region as a prosperous and stable Somalia.”
FILE – USNOM - ELECTION ARCHIVE FOOTAGE:
32. Wide shot - Ballot boxes at an election center in Mogadishu.
33. Med shot - A delegate casts a ballot.
34. Close up shot - A delegate casts a ballot.
35. Med shot - Delegates casting ballots at a recent electoral process.
36. Wide shot - Delegates casting ballots at a recent electoral process.
37. Close up shot - Ballot boxes.
38. SOUNDBITE (SOMALI) Said Abdullahi Deni, President of Puntland:
“We have welcomed her and shared with her the background context in terms of Somalia, but more specifically, what is happening in Puntland State. More importantly, the elections in terms of the security situation, the Laascaanood conflict, as well as the humanitarian assistance that has been offered to those affected by the conflict.”
39. Close up shot - UN flag.
40. Med shot - UN Special Representative Laing speaks to UN staff in Garowe.
41. Med shot - UN staff in Garowe.
42. Close up shot - UN staff in Garowe clapping.
43. Wide shot - Group photo.
44. Wide shot - UN Special Representative Laing walking to the plane.
45. Med shot - UN Special Representative Laing boarding the UN plane.
STORYLINE
Continuing her visits to the country’s Federal Member States, the recently-appointed top United Nations official for Somalia Saturday (10 Jun) visited Puntland where she met its leadership and hailed recent elections there.
“Today we’ve been discussing a number of topics, the most important of which was the very successful local elections held here in 30 districts on the 25th of May – I extended my congratulations as this is a major step forward in Puntland’s march towards democracy, and it also showcases a way forward for other parts of Somalia,” said the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing.
“I hope the remaining three districts can complete their local elections, including here in Garowe,” she added.
The UN Special Representative made the remarks in a joint media encounter with Puntland’s President Said Abdullahi Deni, whom she had met earlier for discussions on a range of issues, along with members of his cabinet and advisors.
Aside from the elections, their exchange also covered Puntland’s recent humanitarian activities and federal affairs.
More than 100,000 people have been forced to flee nearby Laascaanood and the wider Sool region due to fighting – many of the displaced people have sought refuge in Puntland’s capital, Garowe, and other parts of the Federal Member State.
“I thanked the president and his team for extending their support to those displaced,” Ms. Laing said. “And I noted his request for the UN and international partners to do more to support the serious humanitarian situation.”
On federal affairs, the UN Special Representative and President Deni discussed Somalia’s ongoing peacebuilding and state-building efforts.
“I was very pleased to hear the president’s very clear commitment to dialogue, [and] playing his part in the journey as we create and complete the Constitutional Review Process,” Ms. Laing said. “And I extended the full support and good offices of the UN to try and help find a way forward as soon as possible because, with a solid state across Somalia, we’ll be able to focus also on the crucial issues of economic development and job creation for youth – things that will enable Somalia to play a rightful part in the region as a prosperous and stable Somalia.”
While in Garowe, the UN Special Representative also met UN staff based there and was briefed on the range of support they provide to partners in Puntland.
Ms. Laing’s visit to Puntland was her second to a Federal Member State in the six days since her arrival in Mogadishu on Monday. Soon after her arrival, she met with the country’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. On Thursday she visited, Jowhar, the capital of the Federal Member State of Hirshabelle, where she met its President Hussein Ali Gudlawe.
Ms. Laing was appointed to her position in May this year and arrived in Somalia earlier this week. In addition to serving in various roles in the government of the United Kingdom, Ms. Laing also served with the UN’s development arm from 1993 to 1994.
“Today we’ve been discussing a number of topics, the most important of which was the very successful local elections held here in 30 districts on the 25th of May – I extended my congratulations as this is a major step forward in Puntland’s march towards democracy, and it also showcases a way forward for other parts of Somalia,” said the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing.
“I hope the remaining three districts can complete their local elections, including here in Garowe,” she added.
The UN Special Representative made the remarks in a joint media encounter with Puntland’s President Said Abdullahi Deni, whom she had met earlier for discussions on a range of issues, along with members of his cabinet and advisors.
Aside from the elections, their exchange also covered Puntland’s recent humanitarian activities and federal affairs.
More than 100,000 people have been forced to flee nearby Laascaanood and the wider Sool region due to fighting – many of the displaced people have sought refuge in Puntland’s capital, Garowe, and other parts of the Federal Member State.
“I thanked the president and his team for extending their support to those displaced,” Ms. Laing said. “And I noted his request for the UN and international partners to do more to support the serious humanitarian situation.”
On federal affairs, the UN Special Representative and President Deni discussed Somalia’s ongoing peacebuilding and state-building efforts.
“I was very pleased to hear the president’s very clear commitment to dialogue, [and] playing his part in the journey as we create and complete the Constitutional Review Process,” Ms. Laing said. “And I extended the full support and good offices of the UN to try and help find a way forward as soon as possible because, with a solid state across Somalia, we’ll be able to focus also on the crucial issues of economic development and job creation for youth – things that will enable Somalia to play a rightful part in the region as a prosperous and stable Somalia.”
While in Garowe, the UN Special Representative also met UN staff based there and was briefed on the range of support they provide to partners in Puntland.
Ms. Laing’s visit to Puntland was her second to a Federal Member State in the six days since her arrival in Mogadishu on Monday. Soon after her arrival, she met with the country’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. On Thursday she visited, Jowhar, the capital of the Federal Member State of Hirshabelle, where she met its President Hussein Ali Gudlawe.
Ms. Laing was appointed to her position in May this year and arrived in Somalia earlier this week. In addition to serving in various roles in the government of the United Kingdom, Ms. Laing also served with the UN’s development arm from 1993 to 1994.
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