Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Integrated Regional Information Network (IRIN) SOMALIA: UN committee alarmed by weapons flows NAIROBI, 30 May (IRIN) - A UN Security Council committee has expressed grave alarm" over the large-scale use of military weapons in Somalia. The committee, which monitors sanctions against Somalia, also said it was concerned about the continued flow of arms and ammunition supplies from outside the country. In a statement, issued on Wednesday, it said there was a lack of information concerning alleged violations of the arms embargo against Somalia. Committee members underlined the importance of implementing a Council resolution to look into setting up a panel of experts to improve enforcement of the sanctions. They also decided to write to all member states, reminding them of their obligations to comply with the arms embargo against Somalia and to report on any suspected breaches. Somalia's neighbours would also be contacted with a view to increasing their vigilance about the movement of goods across common borders with Somalia, the statement said.