The UN Security Council renewed on Wednesday the mandate of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) for another six months.
Unanimously adopting a resolution, the 15-member body said that "the situation in Somalia continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region."
The African Union (AU) peacekeeping force shall be authorized to take "all necessary measures as appropriate" to provide for security and create conditions that facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance, according to the resolution.
It urged AU member states to contribute to AMISOM "in order to help facilitate the full withdrawal of other foreign forces from Somalia and help ensure lasting peace and stability."
It also called on the international community to provide assistance so as to facilitate the full deployment of AMISOM.
The council warned of "measures against those who seek to prevent or block a peaceful political process, or those who threaten the Transitional Federal Institutions or AMISOM by force, or take action that undermines stability in Somalia or the region."
The council requested UN Chief Ban Ki-moon to continue and intensify his efforts to promote an ongoing political process which is ultimately inclusive of all and called on all international organizations and member states to support the secretary-general in his work.
AMISOM was initially authorized by the AU Peace and Security Council on Jan. 19, 2007 to provide for security and peacekeeping in the wake of heavy fightings in Somalia. A month later, the Security Council gave the green light to the African Union to establish the mission.
Source: Xinhhua
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