A map of the Horn of Africa nation of Somalia on the east coast of the continent. The state has undergone tremendous upheaval over the last three decades or more., a photo by Pan-African News Wire File Photos on Flickr.
U.S. Abruptly Extends Sanctions On Somalia
6 APRIL 2013
Mogadishu, Somalia — US President Barack Obama renewed sanctions on Somalia for 1 more year, Garowe Online reports.
President Obama issued a letter on Thursday citing that the sanctions would be extended for 1 more year due to people working to destabilize Somalia.
"Although the U.S. recognition underscores a strong commitment to Somalia's stabilization, it does not remove the importance of U.S. sanctions, especially against persons undermining the stability of Somalia," read the press release.
In January the US officially recognized Somalia after 22 years of transitional governments.
The extension of the "national emergency" on Somalia comes after the UN Security Council lifted an arms embargo last month.
Also the U.K. government urged that their nationals leave Somalia due to security threats. The Foreign Commonwealth Office stated that an imminent attack in the capital Mogadishu would be carried out by terrorists.
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