PSC/PR/COMM.(DVIII)
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7.
Urges the Somali political leadership to step up its efforts towards the integration of the
various militia forces under a unified national command of the SNA, in order to ensure that
Somalia consolidate and safeguard the gains made on the ground and facilitate reconstruction
and peace-building as part of the exit strategy for AMISOM. In this regard, Council welcomes
the efforts exerted by AMISOM on the integration and continuous training of the SNA, in line
with the priority of the FGS, the mandate of AMISOM and the outcome of the Somalia security
conference held in London in September 2014;
8.
Takes note of the joint AU-UN benchmarking exercise of AMISOM undertaken from 14
to 25 April 2015, to establish benchmarks for the deployment of a UN peacekeeping operation
in Somalia and assess the progress made by AMISOM. Council looks forward to the report and
recommendations of the joint exercise, for consideration;
9.
Takes note of the findings and recommendations of the investigation into allegations of
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) leveled against some AMISOM personnel, undertaken
between November 2014 and February 2015. Council urges for the scrupulous implementation
of these recommendations and, in this respect, welcomes the steps that the Commission and
the AMISOM leadership have already taken, including the adoption of a one-year plan on SEA,
the inclusion of a specific Annex on SEA into the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
the troop and police contributing countries, and the improvement of welfare and recreation
facilities for AMISOM personnel;
10.
Commends, once again, AMISOM for its outstanding contribution to the improvement
of security in Somalia, the stabilization of the country and furtherance of the reconciliation
process;
11.
Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
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