The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous resolutions and statements of its President on the situation in Somalia,
Reaffirming its full respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and unity of Somalia,
Underscoring the importance of consolidating the peace and security gains made in Somalia, recognising that military action alone will not be sufficient to resolve threats to peace and security in Somalia, emphasising that the protection of civilians is critical to building sustainable peace, and reiterating the need to pursue a holistic approach that reinforces the foundations of peace and stability, in line with priorities defined by the Government of Somalia,
Taking note of the Federal Government of Somalia’s (FGS) report dated 11 April 2024 pursuant to paragraph 10 of resolution 2710 (2023), and its request for continued support with the development of its security sector,
Taking note of the African Union Peace and Security Council’s communique of 20 June 2024, which contained a conflict analysis and a joint strategic assessment of the situation in Somalia, developed by the African Union Commission in consultation with Somalia, and which considered a range of options for response by the African Union Peace and Security Council and United Nations Security Council, and requested the development of a draft Concept of Operations,
Welcoming the African Union Peace and Security Council’s communique of 1 August 2024, which transmitted the Concept of Operations for an African Union led peace support operation, the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), to replace the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), to the United Nations Security Council for its consideration,
Expressing grave concern that Al-Shabaab continues to pose a serious threat to the peace, security and stability of Somalia and the region,
Condemning in the strongest possible terms terrorist attacks in Somalia and neighbouring states,
Calling on all parties to act in full compliance with their obligations under international law, including international human rights law, as applicable, and international humanitarian law,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS)
1. Recalls paragraph 22 of resolution 2628 (2022), as most recently extended by resolution 2747 (2024), and further extends its authorisations until 31 December 2024;
2. Authorises the Member States of the African Union to continue to deploy up to 12,626 uniformed personnel, inclusive of 1,040 police personnel, to ATMIS until 31 December 2024;
3. Encourages traditional and new donors to support ATMIS, the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) administered Trust Fund in support of Somali security forces, as well as the proposed successor mission, to provide the necessary funding, and emphasises that additional support to ATMIS and Somali security forces will enable Somalia to bolster its fight against Al-Shabaab and improve peace and security in Somalia and the region;
United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS)
4. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide a logistical support package, and, in consultation with the African Union and the FGS, to update the logistical support plan as appropriate, in full compliance with the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP), through UNSOS for:
(a) the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) on a cost recovery basis;
(b) ATMIS uniformed personnel in line with paragraph 2 to this resolution, and on the basis set out in paragraph 2 of resolution 2245 (2015); and,
(c) up to 85 ATMIS civilians, to support ATMIS’ military and police tasks and enhance coordination between the United Nations, African Union and Somalia;
5. Recalls paragraph 2 of resolution 2245 (2015) and decides to continue the provision outlined in subparagraphs (f) and (g) to cover up to 20,900 personnel from the Somali National Army or Somali National Police Force on joint or coordinated operations with ATMIS in full compliance with HRDDP until 31 December 2024;
Maintaining momentum on security transition
6. Encourages Somalia to continue to develop and implement its Security Sector Development Plan, so Somalia can eventually assume full responsibility for, and ownership of, its security, and calls on Somalia’s security partners to continue to support the implementation of this plan, and underscores the importance of coordination and coherence in international assistance to the Somali security sector;
7. Recognises the work done by the African Union Commission, in consultation with Somalia and international stakeholders, to develop the Concept of Operations for an African Union-led peace support operation to replace ATMIS, and takes note of the African Union Peace and Security Council’s concern regarding financial challenges faced by previous missions and its proposal for the proposed successor mission’s financing model;
8. Requests the Secretary-General, jointly with the African Union Commission Chairperson and in consultation with Somalia and international stakeholders, to report on the overall mission design for the proposed successor mission, guided by a clear national political strategy to support the FGS in Somalia’s transition from conflict to peace, in full compliance with HRDDP and the African Union Compliance and Accountability Framework, with a view to enhancing the autonomy and ownership of the African Union of the proposed successor mission, and based on the Concept of Operations transmitted by the African Union Peace and Security Council, including:
(a) a proposed mission structure, including options for United Nations support;
(b) a transition plan for UNSOS and ATMIS to the successor mission;
(c) the responsibilities and commitments Somalia has undertaken to implement the ongoing transition of responsibility for providing security, as defined through consultation with Somalia and informed by engagement with Somalia’s security partners;
(d) a clear coordination mechanism between the successor mission and its donors;
(e) benchmarks with clear indicators and milestones to measure the progress made on the ground with an indication of the respective roles of international stakeholders, including the AU and the UN, in supporting Somalia; and,
(f) a comprehensive exit strategy for the successor mission, and requests the Secretary-General to submit this to the Security Council for its consideration by 15 November 2024;
9. Requests that the report requested in paragraph 8 to this resolution contains an estimation of the resources required and costs thereof, and, following consultations with potential donors, articulates clearly a range of options for financing it, including, but not limited to, the framework established by resolution 2719 (2023), other suitable alternatives, or some combination of these options, outlining any requirements or mechanisms that may be necessary to implement these options;
Updates
10. Requests a comprehensive update from the Secretary-General on these requests by 11 October 2024 and expresses its intention to convene a private meeting in October to discuss this update with the African Union and Somalia, with the participation of the Secretariat;
11. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council informed on the implementation of this resolution in their regular reports requested in paragraph 14 of resolution 2705 (2023) and in paragraph 14 of resolution 2710 (2023);
12. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
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