Thursday, February 28, 2008
EU to act on those who stall mediation
The European Union has expressed concern over the stalled negotiations and called for an effective power-sharing mechanism. The EU presidency also warned of dire consequences to individuals who obstructed the process. “The presidency emphasises that a means of effective power sharing in Kenya must be found and that individuals who obstruct the dialogue process will have to face the consequences,” read the statement from the EU presidency in Slovenia, faxed to newsrooms on Wednesday. The presidency expressed concern over the stalling of the talks and supported efforts by the Panel of Eminent African Personalities, led by chief mediator, Dr Kofi Annan. “The presidency is concerned to learn that there remains a serious gap between the Kenyan parties preventing them from reaching a final agreement.”