[Charles Martel]

"There's a danger that Somalia will become a theatre for clashes between religions and civilisations," Tardiu continued. Extremism doesn't have deep-seated roots in Somali society, he claimed, adding: "The phenomenon of the Islamist Union of Islamic Courts (UIC) movement is a response to a failed state - this represents a threat."

I reckon the rapid Islamification of Europe is indicative of "failed states" too. Perhaps in that regard, this guy knows whatof he speaks.

[rabidralph]

Do these people do anything beyond having meetings?

[dashing doofus]

"This kind of incident is not particularly conducive to improving the longterm situation.. and would seem to confirm that the conflict in Somalia will continue for a long time to come," Tardiu told journalists in Brussels. "

Translation: please don't riot and burn cars in old europe.

[EyeGuy]

"comprehensive dialogue is needed"


"Comprehensive" as in a two week conference in a lush resort location with 5 star meals, first class round-trip airfares and round-the-clock on call limousine transportation.

Upper strata socialists (ala the global warming lie industry), know how to reap the full benefits of bountiful capitalism, just call for a meeting on the taxpayer's nickel.

[OKIEDOC]

Human rights my butt.

These people simply do not get IT!

Where was the Human rights Commission when the Embassy staff was being blown to smithereens.

[Catholic Canadian]

"Only a political solution can create any prospect of peace and stability in Somalia"

I.e. it's not in our best interest right now to interfere and stop further bloodshed.

[SunkenCiv]

interesting website. Same source:

http://www.adnki.com/index_English.php

TERRORISM: EUROPEAN RIGHTS WATCHDOG CHIEF URGES GUANTANAMO'S IMMEDIATE CLOSURE

Strasbourg, 9 Jan. (AKI) - The head of the Council of Europe - Europe's top human rights watchdog - has called on the United States government to brook no delay in shutting down its controversial military prison camp for terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. "Guantanamo is a flagrant violation of human rights, an embarrassment to the United States of America and a liability in the world’s fight against terrorism," Terry Davis said on Tuesday in a statement ahead...

[RightWhale]

Only a political solution can create any prospect of peace and stability in Somalia," Tardiu cautioned

It is interesting to watch high officials try to say something relevant. Issuing rules to parties with zero standing ex cathedra is a quick way to be lost in background noise.

[LIConFem]

Ya know, there's a part of me that's just *this* close to signing on to the LP's isolationist philosophy, if for no other reason than to watch a good part of the rest of the world self-destruct.

[corlorde]

The EU bloviating means nothing.

[avacado]

That's a frikin riot! When they thought it was the Ethiopian government doing the strikes they said NOTHING! Now that they know it was the US they are screaming like howler monkeys.

I am so sick on these fake people.