PSC/PR/COMM(CCXCIII)
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COMMUNIQUE OF THE 293rd MEETING
OF THE PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 293rd meeting held
on 13 September 2011, adopted the following decision on the situation in Somalia:
Council:
1.
Takes note of the Report of the Chairperson of the Commission on the situation in
Somalia [PSC/PR/2(CCXCIII)], as well as the statements made by the representatives of the
Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia, the United Nations, and Ethiopia, in its
capacity as Chair of the Inter‐Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD);
2.
Recalls all its previous decisions and press statements on the situation in Somalia;
3.
Welcomes the gains made on the ground by the forces of the AU Mission in Somalia
(AMISOM) and the Transitional Federal Government (TFG), in particular the extension of
their control to the areas previously occupied by Al Shabaab, as well as the results achieved
by pro‐TFG militia in other parts of the country, notably in Hiraan, Galgadud, Bay and
Bakool, Gedo and Lower Juba;
4.
Expresses its deep appreciation to the AMISOM and TFG forces for their courage
and dedication which made these achievements possible, and encourages them to
persevere in their efforts. Council reiterates, once again, its appreciation to the
Governments of Burundi and Uganda for their unwavering commitment to the
advancement of the cause of peace and reconciliation in Somalia, and commiserates with
the families of the AMISOM and TFG soldiers who have paid the ultimate price in pursuit of
peace and security in Somalia;
5.
Welcomes the signing of the Kampala Accord of 9 June 2011, which extended the
transitional period by one year, up to 20 August 2012, the Roadmap adopted by the
consultative meeting held in Mogadishu from 4 to 6 September 2011, which outlined the
key deliverables to be accomplished before August 2012, the timelines for the completion of
each task and the institutions responsible, the resources required and the mechanisms to
ensure compliance by the Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs);
6.
Commends the President of the TFG and the Speaker of the Transitional Federal
Parliament (TFP) for the Accord reached in Kampala, which shows a renewed commitment
to successfully conclude the transition and bring about lasting peace and reconciliation in
their country, and urges all the Somali stakeholders to continue to demonstrate the unity of
purpose and determination required to keep the momentum arising from the gains made in
Mogadishu, as well as the Kampala Accord and subsequent Roadmap, by fully implementing
the commitments made and sticking to the timelines agreed upon. Council calls on all
Somalis, including those in the Diaspora, to continue to support the peace process in their
country;