PSC/PR/COMM.1(CCCLXXV)
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COMMUNIQUE
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 375th meeting held on
10 May 2013, adopted the following decision on the situation in Somalia:
Council,
1. Takes note of the briefing made by the Commissioner for Peace and Security on the
situation in Somalia and the outcome of the Somalia Conference held in London on 7 May
2013. Council also takes note of the statements made by the representatives of the Federal
Republic of Somalia, Ethiopia, in its capacity as the Chair of the Inter‐Governmental
Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations, the European Union, France, the
United Kingdom and the United States;
2. Welcomes the recent developments in Somalia, in particular the political progress made
and the steps being taken to resolve outstanding constitutional issues. In this regard,
Council welcomes the Federal Government’s initiatives to engage regional authorities
through outreach and dialogue, in order to foster national reconciliation and unity, as well
as the efforts to rebuild the armed forces, integrate militias and address the issue of
disengaged fighters. Council also welcomes the agreement for dialogue signed between
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and President Ahmed Silanyo of Somaliland;
3. Welcomes the outcomes of the 7 May Somalia Conference held in London and calls for
effective follow‐up. In this respect, Council urges all concerned partners to honor the
commitments made;
4. Commends AMISOM for its continued efforts to further peace, security and stability in
Somalia. Council calls for greater support to AMISOM, particularly with respect to force
multipliers and enablers, to enable the Mission, with the support of the Somalia national
security forces, consolidate the progress made on the ground and further extend areas
under the control of the Somali authorities. In this regard, Council urges the United Nations
and other partners to assist in responding to these needs;
5. Requests the Commission to submit a report, within 30 days, on the issues raised in UN
Security Council resolution 2093(2013), including its response to the United Nations
Security Council;
6. Pays tribute to Augustine Mahiga, the outgoing UN Secretary‐General’s Special
Representative and Head of the UN Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS), for his
commitment and outstanding work. Council welcomes the planned establishment, by 3
June 2013, in Mogadishu, of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Somalia (UNSOM).
Council takes note of the appointment by the UN Secretary‐General of Nicholas Kay, of the