PSC/PR/Comm(CV) Page 4 III. IV. V. ON THE ACTION AGAINST SPOILERS AND THE UN ARMS EMBARGO: (x) CALLS ON all Member States and partners to stand firm on the side of Somalia’s legitimate institutions in their efforts to fight violence and other acts aimed at undermining the political process; (xi) URGES the United Nations Security Council to review the arms embargo imposed by resolution 733 (1992) in order to enable the TFG to establish effective and all-inclusive security and defense forces, while at the same time maintaining and strengthening the embargo against elements who are bent on undermining peace and reconciliation in Somalia; (xii) FURTHER URGES the United Nations Security Council to “take measures against those who seek to prevent or block the NRC or a peaceful political process, or those who threaten the TFIs or AMISOM by force, or take action that undermines stability in Somalia or the region”, in line with its intention as stated in resolution 1772(2007); ON THE HUMANITARIAN SITUATION (xiii) APPEALS to the international community, including member States, to continue to provide humanitarian assistance to the needy population in Somalia and to contribute financial assistance to cover the outstanding requirements of the Somalia Consolidated Appeal for 2008; (xiv) URGES that all necessary steps be taken to create conditions conducive for the provision of humanitarian assistance, including unhindered access to needy population and security for humanitarian workers and organizations. In this respect, Council WELCOMES the discussions between the humanitarian community and the Somali authorities in order to overcome the current difficulties and create the required climate of trust and cooperation; (xv) ENCOURAGES Member States that are in a position to do so to contribute to the escort and protection of ships delivering WFP humanitarian assistance to Somalia, in line with resolution 1772(2007) adopted by the Security Council on 20 August 2007; ON AMISOM: (xvi) DECIDES to extend the mandate of AMISOM for six months, with effect from the date of this decision, to carry out the same tasks and responsibilities as stipulated under the current mandate of AMISOM; (xvii) APPEALS, once again, to member States to provide the required troops and personnel to reach the authorized strength of AMISOM, as well as