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6.
Recognizes the support provided by the AU Member States and the partners to the FGS
and calls for provision of the requisite funding support for the implementation of the Transition
Plan. In this regard, Council emphasizes the urgent need for streamlined and coordinated
capacity building for the Somalia National Security Forces, particularly the training support
provided to the Army, with clear distribution of roles and responsibilities among stakeholders,
including AMISOM;
7.
Stresses the importance of an orderly and gradual transfer of security responsibilities
from AMISOM to the Somalia National Security Forces in order not to compromise the gains
already made and foster conditions conducive for the full implementation of the Transition Plan;
8.
Emphasizes that the Transition Plan should be a living document that should be regularly
monitored and reviewed, and upon need, adjusted in light of emerging circumstances and
prevailing security and political situations on the ground. In this regard, Council requests the FGS
and AMISOM to regularly brief the Council on progress made on key milestones of the Transition
Plan;
9.
Expresses its deep concern over the long running humanitarian crisis in Somalia, which
has now been aggravated by the over flooding of the Shabele River which has caused destruction,
displacement and untold suffering to the people. In this respect, Council appeals to all AU
Member States and partners to urgently extend humanitarian support to the population in need;
10.
Commends the efforts deployed by the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the
AU Commission and Head of AMISOM and reiterates AU’s tribute to the AMISOM Troop /Police
Contributing Countries for their courage and sacrifice in the efforts to restore peace and security
in Somalia. Furthermore, Council stresses the need for continued unwavering and coordinated
action against all spoilers who obstruct peace in Somalia;
11.
Welcomes the recent talks aimed at the full operationalization of the AU-Somalia
Taskforce and reiterates its importance as a mechanism for enhancing bilateral cooperation and
engagements between the FGS and the AMISOM at all levels, particularly as part of the
implementation of the Somalia Transition Plan;
12.
Looks forward to the outcome of the High Level Security Meeting on Somalia to be held
in Brussels, Belgium, on 2 May 2018, where the FGS will present the pilot projects within the
framework of the Somalia Transition Plan;
13.
Decides to remain actively seized of the situation.