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appreciation for the efforts being exerted to address this problem, Council urges that
the zeal and mobilization displayed by the international community in the fight
against piracy and armed robbery at sea also apply to efforts required in order to
bring to an end the violence and suffering being witnessed on main land by Somalia.
Council stresses that any lasting solution to the problem of piracy and armed
robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia requires that the underlying problems within
Somalia itself be effectively and swiftly addressed, including through the early
deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation in support of the ongoing
political process;
21.
Pays tribute to all humanitarian agencies and workers in Somalia and
expresses appreciation to the countries providing support to humanitarian activities
in Somalia. Council calls on members of the international community to respond
generously and with the flexibility required to the consolidated appeal for Somalia
launched in Nairobi on 2 December 2008;
22.
Decides to remain seized of the matter.