"We have confirmed reports of heavy fighting that broke out in Gaalkacyo at approximately 10 a.m. today and escalated, at a time when the two parties were to begin the disengagement of their forces from the frontlines. This highly regrettable development has occurred in spite of the Gaalkacyo Agreement that was signed by the Presidents of Puntland and Galmudug yesterday afternoon, under which the Galmudug and Puntland leaders committed to respect an immediate cessation of hostilities, pull back their forces, allow the return of displaced civilians and start dialogue on reconciliation.
"The international community will not tolerate impunity and the continued needless killing of innocent civilians. The international community encourages the parties and the Federal Government of Somalia to explore the possibility of deploying impartial observers to ensure compliance with the agreed ceasefire and identify spoilers who seek to undermine agreements like the one signed in Gaalkacyo on Wednesday”.
"Those found to be responsible for the continued violation of the ceasefire that took effect yesterday and the killing and displacement of civilians must be held accountable. Any deliberate shelling of civilian areas of Gaalkacyo may constitute crimes against humanity that must be fully investigated and vigorously prosecuted.
"The international partners stand ready to support the efforts of the Somali leaders, led by Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke, to bring the crisis in Gaalkacyo to an immediate end. They call on the elders of the communities of north and south Gaalkacyo, together with the leaders of Galmudug and Puntland, to demonstrate leadership, restrain the fighting forces, and bring the conflict to an end once and for all.”
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