PSC/PR/BR.(CDXXV) Page 2 Council condemned the continuing terrorist attacks perpetrated by Al Shabaab against innocent Somali civilians, the FGS and AMISOM. Council offered its condolences to the families of all the victims of these attacks and to their respective Governments. Council encouraged the FGS to establish local administrations and provide security and other essential services to the populations in the areas recovered from Al Shabaab. Council welcomed progress being recorded in the political process in Somalia and commended the efforts of the IGAD, through its Chair, Ethiopia, the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission for Somalia in supporting the FGS in its efforts towards peace and reconciliation and urged them to continue with their efforts. Council further encouraged the FGS to develop a political roadmap which will facilitate reconciliation, federalism and the completion of the constitution making process that will pave the way for general elections in line with Vision 2016. Council urged AU Member States and the larger international community to provide the required financial support to the FGS in this regard.