First there is the search and rescue phase that is now ending. It is a cruel reality.

First there is the search and rescue phase that is now ending. It is a cruel reality.

I think now, we in the international community are belatedly wanting to show our solidarity with the Somali peoples and also do our best to help them move to better times.

We receive reports now on a daily basis from our own people on the ground in Darfur on widespread atrocities and grave violations of human rights against the civilian population.

I think now Somalia is turning a corner and we can, with the new political development, build on momentum - really build a peaceful future.

Secondly, the Government of Sudan should commit to the disarmament and control of the Janjaweed militia and ensure that the targeting of civilians ceases immediately.

We need better coordination on the international side, just as they need better and more effective efforts on the Somali side. We have too many reconstruction and development assistance plans.