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(vi) the enhancement of the TFG security and allied forces, to enable and empower
them to play an increased role in the implementation of the Strategic Concept;
4.
Urges the UN Security Council to expeditiously consider and authorize the support
required for the immediate implementation of the Strategic Concept, in order to take
advantage of the unique opportunity created by the operations being conducted against Al
Shabaab in different parts of Somalia, thereby consolidating the security gains and moving
the peace process forward;
5.
Requests the Commission to accelerate the preparation and consultations on the
follow‐on planning requirements, including the elaboration and early finalization of a new
AMISOM Concept of Operations (CONOPS) to adequately address all relevant issues, such as
command and control, liaison and coordination and troops‐to‐task per sector;
6.
Appreciates the continuing support of the European Union (EU) in the
implementation of the mandate of AMISOM and requests the EU to make available, through
the Africa Peace Facility and any other appropriate instruments, the necessary funds to
cater for the payment of allowances for 17,731 troops. Council also appeals to other AU
partners to provide the necessary financial support for the implementation of the Strategic
Concept;
7.
Welcomes the initiative of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to convene a
special Summit on Somalia in London, on 23 February 2012, and looks forward to its
positive impact in terms of the enhancement of the international community’s support to
the political, security, humanitarian and developmental effort in Somalia;
8.
Welcomes the progress made in the constitution‐making process, in the context of
the Garowe Conference in Puntland. At the same time, Council calls on the leadership of the
Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs), as well as all other Somali stakeholders, to
demonstrate the required maturity and determination in the implementation of the
Kampala Accord of June 2011 and the Political Roadmap of September 2011, to urgently
resolve the current crisis within the Transitional Federal Parliament (TFP), with the support
of the AU, IGAD and the UN;
9.
Reiterates AU’s determination to take all necessary measures against all spoilers,
both internal and external, who are engaged in actions aimed at undermining the peace and
reconciliation process in Somalia, as well as the efforts of AMISOM;
10.
Requests the Chairperson of the Commission to transmit this communiqué and the
Strategic Concept for future AMISOM operations to the Secretary‐General of the United
Nations, as well as to the other AU partners, to seek their support and cooperation, and to
report to Council on the outcomes of its requests, particularly with regard to the resolution
on Somalia to be adopted by the Security Council;
11.
Decides to renew the mandate of AMISOM for a further period of 12 months with
effect from 16 January 2012;
12.
Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.