PSC/PR/Comm(CV) Page 1 -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 humanitarian activities in Somalia, including measures taken to combat piracy off the Somali coast and escort ships carrying World Food Programme (WFP) humanitarian aid to Somalia;