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 Network
of Eritreans for Constitutional
Governance
(NECG)
Eritrea:
US Tells Tyrant Afewarki To Quit Meddling In Somalia
Ambassador
Carson
08 June 2009, WASHINGTON, -
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson
pointed a finger at Eritrea for stoking hostilities in Somalia, whose
government is battling militants.
Eritrea
is playing an unhelpful role in nearby Somalia and must cease its
actions there if it wants better relations with Washington, the Obama
administration's top diplomat for Africa said on Monday.
"The
role that Eritrea has played most recently has not been particularly
helpful in helping to bring about a return to political stability and
normalcy there (Somalia)," Carson said in an interview with
Reuters.
"We
would like very much to have good, normal relations with the
government or Eritrea but that is predicated upon Eritrea acting as a
responsible citizen in the neighborhood," Carson said.
"If
Eritrea is prepared to be a responsible player in the region and to
act responsibly in its governance, then the prospects are good for a
better relationship," he said.
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