PSC/PR/Comm(CV)
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COMMUNIQUE OF THE 105TH MEETING OF THE
PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 105th meeting
held on 18 January 2008, adopted the following decision on the situation in Somalia:
Council:
1.
TAKES NOTE of the Report of the Chairperson of the Commission on the
Situation in Somalia [PSC/PR/2(CV)];
2.
RECALLS all its previous decisions and press statements on the situation in
Somalia;
3.
REITERATES its attachment to the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of
Somalia;
4.
WELCOMES the convening of the National Reconciliation Congress (NRC) as
a significant step towards an all-inclusive and genuine reconciliation process,
within the framework of the Transitional Federal Charter (TFC). Council
FURTHER WELCOMES the appointment of a new Somali Prime Minister, Mr.
Nur Hassan Hussein, and the subsequent formation of a new Cabinet, as well
as the assurances given by the Prime Minister regarding his commitment to an
all-inclusive and genuine reconciliation;
5.
EXPRESSES APPRECIATION for the work accomplished thus far by the
Ugandan contingent of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), in
spite of the very limited personnel deployed so far, the numerous logistical
constraints facing the Mission and the challenging conditions in which it is
working. Council FURTHER EXPRESSES appreciation to the Ugandan
Government for its continued commitment to the promotion of lasting peace
and reconciliation in Somalia, and to the Government of Burundi for providing
troops to AMISOM;
6.
WELCOMES the support, both financial and logistical, provided so far by AU
partners and member States, which made the current AMISOM deployment
possible;
7.
STRONGLY CONDEMNS, once again, the threats and/or acts of violence and
terrorism perpetrated by those elements seeking to undermine the political
process, hinder the operations of AMISOM and undermine regional peace and
stability;
8.
FURTHER CONDEMNS all acts of violence perpetrated against humanitarian
workers, as well as attacks against civilians, in violation of international
humanitarian law. Council PAYS TRIBUTE to all humanitarian agencies and
workers involved in relief work in Somalia under very difficult circumstances
and EXPRESSES GRATITUDE to the countries providing support for