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COMMUNIQUE OF THE 245th MEETING OF THE
PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 245th meeting held at
ministerial level, on 15 October 2010, 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/MIN/1(CCLXIII)], as well as the statements made by the representatives of the
Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia, the United Nations, IGAD, Uganda and
Burundi as Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs), the European Union and the United States ;
2.
Recalls all its previous decisions and press statements on the situation in Somalia;
3.
Reiterates its commitment to respect for the unity, territorial integrity and
sovereignty of Somalia, and reaffirms its full support to the TFG. Council reiterates further
the commitment of the AU to continue to provide political and diplomatic support to the
TFG, work towards enhancing security to create a more conducive environment for the
Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs) to discharge their obligations, assist the TFG in the
effective re‐establishment of governmental institutions, including security and police forces
and public institutions, and facilitate humanitarian action, while providing, within its means,
assistance to needy Somalis;
4.
Welcomes the appointment by the Chairperson of the Commission, in line with
relevant IGAD and AU decisions, of former President Jerry John Rawlings of Ghana as the AU
High Representative for Somalia, and appeals to the Somali parties and all AU partners to
extend full cooperation to President Rawlings as he works to galvanize, both within and
outside the continent, increased support for efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in
Somalia. To this end, Council encourages the High Representative to work in close
cooperation and coordination with IGAD and the countries of the region, as well as with the
UN and other AU partners;
5.
Expresses concern over the prevailing security situation in Mogadishu, in particular,
and in Somalia, in general, and condemns, in the strongest terms, the unabating violence,
human rights violations and other heinous acts of violence, including indiscriminate mortar
attacks, suicide bombings and targeted assassinations against the Somali people, the TFG
and AMISOM, with the guidance and support of foreign elements, as well as the spread of
such criminal actions in the region and beyond as attested by the despicable Kampala
bombings of 11 July 2010;
6.
Expresses concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Mogadishu and
other parts of Somalia, marked by declining access, intimidation and attacks against
humanitarian workers by al Shabaab and Hizbul Islam, in violation of international
humanitarian law, and reduced funding for humanitarian activities. Council pays tribute to