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13.
Underlines the need for predictable and sustainable funding for AMISOM, particularly
from the UN assessed contributions with a view to enabling the Mission to more effectively
discharge its mandate. Furthermore, Council emphasizes the importance to replenish the
AMISOM Trust Fund to facilitate training of the SNSF by the AMISOM;
14.
Reiterates its gratitude to the UN, the EU and other bilateral and multilateral partners
for their continued support to AMISOM and the FGS. Furthermore, Council expresses its
gratitude to partners for the pledges made during the London Conference in May 2017 and
appeals to them to fully honour their pledges. Council appeals to the UN and partners to support
the AMISOM troops through providing force multipliers and force enablers to enhance its
capacity;
15.
Also reiterates its call to all actors in Somalia to coordinate and harmonize their support
to Somalia, including the trainings provided to the SNSF, to avoid mixed messages to the SNF and
other institutions in this critical stage of stabilizing the country;
16.
Requests the AU Commission to expedite the development of a new AMISOM Concept of
operation, which is essential for effective operations, identify the required support including
from the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS);
17.
Stresses the need for the AU Commission to continue developing its administrative
capacity on its Peace Support Operations as recommended by the Report of the Independent
Panel of Experts on Verification and Confirmation of the Africa Standby Force Pledged
Capabilities;
18.
Decides to establish a mechanism of naming and shaming of suppliers, financiers,
facilitators, transit points and recipients of illicit weapons, with a view to stemming the
phenomenon of the illicit proliferation of these weapons, in line with Press Statement
[PSC/PR/BR. (CDXXX)] of its 430th meeting held on 24 April 2014 and the AU Master Roadmap to
Silence the Guns by the Year 2020. In this regard, Council requests the AU Commission, in close
cooperation with the Regional Economic Communities/Regional Mechanisms (RECs/RMs) and
the Committee of Intelligence and Security Service of Africa (CISSA), to develop a draft
mechanism and to be submitted to Council for consideration;
19.
Underscores the progress made on AMISOM exit strategy. In this respect, Council stresses
the importance of an AMISOM transition plan that is based on a realistic timeframe and the
attainment of the key security conditions suggested by the AU-UN Joint review, in order to ensure
a sustained progress in the political and economic evolution in Somalia. In this regard, Council
underscores the need for capacity building for Somali administrative institutions to enable them
effectively occupy the AMISOM liberated areas;