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financial, material and logistical support to groups waging attacks against the
TFG, the Somali people and AMISOM,
(v)
approaching the issue of piracy off the coast of Somalia in a holistic manner,
with the view to effectively addressing its underlying causes and other
equally serious threats which affect the livelihood and well being of the
Somali people, in particular illegal fishing and dumping of toxic substances
and waste off the coast of Somalia,
(vi)
reaffirming its commitment to deploy a UN peacekeeping operation in
Somalia through the re‐hatting of AMISOM and to urgently establish a
timeline for this deployment;
16.
Calls on the larger international community, including the League of Arab States, the
European Union and its member States, the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the
United States and other bilateral partners to continue to provide political, financial and
other support for AMISOM and the TFG. Council also stresses the critical importance for
continued and enhanced technical, logistical and financial support for the TFG security
forces and police, to enable them to fully discharge their role, as well as the need for
adequate support in the areas of capacity building for other sectors of governance, including
administration, early recovery and reconstruction, notably within the framework of the
Istanbul Declaration;
17.
Reiterates, once again, its appreciation to the Governments of Burundi and Uganda
for their unwavering commitment to the advancement of the cause of peace and
reconciliation in Somalia and welcomes their commitment and readiness to contribute more
troops and resources to AMISOM. Council commiserates with the Governments of the
Republics of Burundi and Uganda and the families of those soldiers who have paid the
ultimate price in our pursuit of peace, stability and reconciliation in Somalia;
18.
Calls on other Member States to contribute troops and other personnel required for
the Mission. Council commends the troop generation efforts of the Commission and also
requests the Commission to further intensify this and related efforts aimed at guaranteeing
the availability of the required resources for the potential Troop Contributing Countries;
19.
Notes with satisfaction and gratitude the notable contributions of different AU
organs and institutions, in particular the African Union Inter‐African Bureau for Animal
Resources (AU‐IBAR) and AMISOM for the dedication and good work done in supporting the
peace, security, reconciliation and recovery efforts in Somalia. Council expresses deep
appreciation to the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission (SRCC),
Ambassador Boubacar Gaoussou Diarra, the military and police leadership of the Mission
and all AMISOM personnel for their dedication and commitment;