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5.
Acknowledges that no refugee camp should be permanent and reiterates its
support to the Government of Kenya in its efforts to improve and strengthen security.
Council once again underlines the importance of upholding relevant international and
African instruments, including the 1951 United Nations (UN) Convention Relating to the
Status of Refugees and the 1967 UN Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees, as well as
the Organization of African Unity Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee
Problems in Africa;
6.
Further Acknowledges that the Tripartite Agreement is a working and living
Agreement to facilitate voluntary repatriation of Somali refugees and urges all parties to
be fully committed to its implementation. Council however, expresses concern over the
slow pace of repatriation and calls on all to expedite the process. To this end, Council
further calls for a humane, safe and dignified repatriation process that takes into account
the security and other humanitarian need of the returnees and urges UNHCR, with the
support of all concerned to accelerate the process;
7.
Stresses that the shouldering the burden of refugees is the responsibility of the
international community and not individual countries alone. In this regard, Council
strongly urges the international community to increase funding to Somalia, Kenya, UNHCR
and other partners operating in Kenya and Somalia in order to enhance the
implementation of the Tripartite Agreement;
8.
Reiterates its deep concern at the growing threat of terrorism and violent
extremism and the resulting impact on peace and security on the continent. Council
commends the work done by AU Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in a challenging
environment and its continued commitment to the promotion of lasting peace, security,
stability and reconciliation in Somalia. Council further appeals to partners to continue
funding the activities of AMISOM to stabilize Somalia, a condition which will encourage
Somali refugees to voluntarily return to their country. In this regard, Council also
reiterates its appeal to the international partners to extend the necessary financial,
logistical and technical support to the Federal Government of Somalia to strengthen its
security forces and facilitate the effective delivery of the required social services, so as to
create the conducive conditions for the voluntary and safe return of the Somali refugees;
9.
Renews its appreciation to Kenya for its contribution to the AMISOM and the
sacrifices made in the search for peace, security and stability in Somalia and in the region;
10.
Decides that the Commission should urgently undertake a comprehensive
technical assessment mission, to Dadaab refugee camps, which will cover both security
and humanitarian concerns with a view to facilitate the search for a balanced solution.
Council decides that such mission will include the Commission and other key stakeholders,
namely Kenya, Somalia and the UNHCR , and that the Commission should submit to it a
report on this matter, with recommendations on the way forward, during the month of
January 2016;