allAfrica.com: Eritrea: Statement on U.S. Policy from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Page 1 of 1)

allAfrica.com: Eritrea: Statement on U.S. Policy from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Page 1 of 1): "Eritrea's position on Somalia has been clear from the outset: i) end foreign intervention as it will only aggravate the situation; and, ii) allow Somalis to find homegrown solutions to their problem. We opposed the US-Ethiopian military adventure in December 2006, stating that Somalia will be a 'quagmire' for the occupation force. We consistently called for constructive engagement with all relevant Somali actors. While others tried to divide them, branding some 'moderates' and others 'extremists', we questioned the wisdom of such an approach and encouraged Somalis to establish an inclusive and broad alliance to reconstitute their country. Our perspective has been proven right on all accounts."