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5.
Re-iterates the importance of the effective implementation of other pillars of the
political process as envisaged in Vision 2016 and encourages the FGS with support of AMISOM,
to continue with the process of establishing permanent democratic institutions including
through the completion of the state formation and constitution review processes. Council
encourages the FGS to continue its efforts towards the facilitation of a successful reconciliation
process between clans and militia groups in Jubba State, and Galmudug Interim Administration
as well as in the promotion of dialogue between Hiraan and Middle Shabelle, which should lead
to the establishment of the final regional administration;
6.
Expresses satisfaction in the steps taken by the Commission and AMISOM towards the
effective implementation of the 2016 revised Concept of Operations (CONOPs), which was
adopted by Council during its 608th meeting held on 29 June 2016. In particular, Council
welcomes the efforts by AMISOM and the Somalia National Security Force (SNSF) to renew
offensive operations towards degrading the capabilities of Al Shabaab whilst also promoting
elections security. In addition, Council commends effort made by the newly deployed AMISOM
Force Commander in enhancing greater coordination across AMISOM Sectors of operations,
and urges the Mission leadership to spare no efforts in sustaining and improving on the revitalization of AMISOM operations;
7.
Underlines the importance of the deployment of air assets to support AMISOM
operations. Accordingly, Council takes note of the efforts by the AU Commission, UN and a
number of AMISOM Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) namely, Ethiopia and Kenya in the
conduct of inspection visits and through negotiations on the finalization of Tripartite Letters of
Assist (LOAs), which will facilitate the deployment of these air assets. Council encourages all
stakeholders to ensure that finalization and deployment of these assets, without further delay,
given the critical phase of AMISOM current operations;
8.
Commends the efforts made by AMISOM and its TCCs towards adherence to
International Humanitarian Law and the promotion of Human Rights in the conduct of
operations in Somalia. In this regard, Council expresses satisfaction and appreciation of the
recent efforts made by the Mission to deploy investigative teams in relation to alleged
violations and the establishment of in-mission court martial by the Ugandan People Defence
Force (UPDF) to undertake trials of some soldiers for alleged misconduct. Council requests that
the AU Commission should ensure its full support to AMISOM in setting these exemplary
standards, and in further enhancing its accountability regime;
9.
Emphasizes the need for the FGS in coordination with AMISOM and other stakeholders
to implement a comprehensive security strategy in Somalia, which will seek to effectively
balance the conduct of military operations with other security measures, such as strengthening
of state authority, provision of basic services and the implementation of broader forms of
stabilization activities. In this regard, Council takes note of the upcoming Security Event on
Somalia, to be held in London on 7 September 2016, and urges all regional and international