PSC/PR/COMM.(DCC) Page 3 10. Takes note with serious concern that that Al-Shabaab terrorist group continues to represent a threat to peace, security and stability in Somalia, to the region and, to the wider international community; 11. Welcomes the findings of the AU-UN Joint Review especially the political determination of the Federal Government of Somalia to assume primarily security responsibilities from AMISOM, based on a responsible, viable and realistic transition plan; 12. Endorses the recommendations made by the AU-UN Joint Review on a gradual and phased reduction and reorganization of AMISOM’s uniformed personnel aimed at providing a greater support role, with Somali National Security Forces progressively taking the lead in undertaking security tasks in the country. In this respect, Council underlines the need to avoid any security vacuum that could undermine the hard won gains made so far in Somalia; 13. Decides to renew the mandate of AMISOM for 12 months, until 31 July 2018, based on the following revised core tasks: a. Continue to support political dialogue and reconciliation in Somalia; b. Protect main population centers and the presence of international actors, securing and enabling political processes, reconciliation, maintenance of law and order, early recovery and public safety, while prudently mentoring Somali security entities in implementing a transfer of responsibilities to Somali National Security Force (SNSF); c. Contribute to securing the main supply routes beginning with those linking main population centers through joint operations with Somali forces; d. Conduct targeted operations against Al-Shabaab and other armed opposition groups, jointly with Somali forces, continue mentoring during combat operations and provide operational support to Somali forces; e. Support capacity building at various levels of SNSF, in line with the National Security Architecture and in full coordination with UN and other relevant partners; f. Facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance, and support to early recovery and extension of state authority, within available resources of the Mission. 14. Requests the Commission to work closely with the Federal Government of Somalia, the T/PCCs, the UN and other relevant international partners, to revise the AMISOM’s Concept of Operations, in light of the proposed revised mandate, an updated threat assessment, a review of the Mission’s operational requirements and a revised transition