PSC/PR/COMM.(DVIII) Page 2 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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