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Madeira

lines on the record: 377
first: 2003-11-20
most recent: 2022-05-23
sittings or episodes: 24
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“It is therefore important that we, the international partners engaged with helping Somalia overcome its present challenges, continue to work in earnest to encourage the Somali people to embrace and emulate the spirit and letter of the Dhuusamarreeb reconciliation conference and ensure that genuine dialogue and harmonious interaction are established between the leadership of the federal member states and their communities and between the Federal Government of Somalia and the governments of the federal member states. It is AMISOM’s strong belief that this multifaceted interaction, if supported, harnessed and sustained, will unlock the immense reconciliation capacity of the Somali people, the most assured pathway to sustainable peace in Somalia.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“In that context, the inclusive politics momentum that was garnered with the successful holding of the Galmudug reconciliation conference should be harnessed and enhanced, not lost. A lot remains to be done to make Galmudug a strong, vibrant and reconciled society. We therefore urge the leadership of Galmudug to continue to work in earnest to ensure that no genuine Galmudug stakeholder is alienated and that all 11 clans that constitute the state of Galmudug have a guaranteed place around the table where their future is being shaped and their destiny sealed.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“The state formation effort was given a boost with the successful conclusion of the negotiations regarding the quota of parliamentary seats to be reserved for Ahl Al-Sunna Wal-Jama’a, which opened the way for the state electoral process to begin and the election of the 89-member state Assembly and other organs of the state to take place. We made it clear then and we make it clear now that the election was but one step in the right direction among the many that are required. The reality on the ground in Galmudug, under the paralysis of state institutions, demands that the primacy of politics remain at the forefront of all efforts under way to once again make Galmudug a functioning and viable federal member state that is capable of achieving sustainable peace and providing for its people.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“On 25 August, with the support of the international community and partner organizations and after due consultations with the Federal Government of Somalia and the Galmudug authorities, the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) deployed forces in Dhuusamarreeb, with the purpose of helping to create a reassuring atmosphere for the reconciliation conference to take place and support the establishment of security conditions for the ensuing electoral process to evolve in a peaceful and violence-free environment. The successful holding of the Federal Government’s promoted Galmudug reconciliation conference resulted in the stakeholders agreeing on the modalities for the election.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“Mr. Madeira: This is a crucial year for Somalia, in which the country is expected to deliver on pressing national priorities. Inclusive politics, elections and debt relief under the advancement of the transition plan are just some of the most immediate of those priorities. So far, the signs are positive, despite the many challenges.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“Mr. Madeira: At the beginning of my statement I mentioned that there are signs of hope in Somalia as we look forward to 2020. Allow me to end on the same optimistic note. The recent rapprochement between Somalia and Kenya is a testament to the potential that exists in the Horn of Africa. The measures agreed between both countries will no doubt have a positive impact on both the neighbouring sisterly countries. We are going to implement the threat assessment decision that was taken by this body. Concrete steps have been taken and things are going well.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“We are cognizant of the contribution of partners in that regard but the facts on the ground clearly show that more support and a more sizeable response are needed. The African Union looks forward to the upcoming force generation conference in Mogadishu in December in terms of support for the transition requirements. We equally welcome the decision of the European Union to redirect part of its staff and support to funding the federal Darwish training as part of the force generation effort. In parallel with our operational activities on the military front, the AMISOM. police continue to support the enhancement of the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Internal Security and HirShabelle regional state, to mention but a few.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“Military pressure against Al-Shabaab needs to be continuous and unremitting to dependably yield the expected results. The enhancement of our capacity to collect and process good, timely and actionable intelligence and the mobility of the forces to conduct effective targeted operations, with the required elements of speed and surprise, combined with the capacity to sustainably hold the recovered territory, remain essential for us to achieve our transitional objectives in the way they have been planned and approved by the Council and by the African Union Peace and Security Council. For that, more well-trained and well-equipped Somali battalions of the Somali National Army, supported and complemented by other components of the Somali security forces, are required in the theatre of operations.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“Meanwhile, in Warsheikh in September, and in line with the transitional requirements, AMISOM transferred security responsibilities over that town to the Somali Police Force. The Force is still holding that town at present, and that is something ofwhich we must take note. As AMISOM. proceeds with the implementation of its obligations under the transition plan, the next steps would be to complete the recovery of the remaining bridge towns in Lower Shabelle and proceed to implement other earmarked benchmarks for the second phase of the plan. To that effect, the current derails are a factor that needs to be taken into account. The other factor is the need to fill the current gaps with regard to force generation. That is a central factor in ourjoint effort to accomplish our mandated tasks in the area of defence and security.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“successfully accomplished some key tasks in support of the Somali security forces. Those include capturing territories from Al-Shabaab and transferring the security responsibility. In August, AMISOM. and the Somali security forces jointly recovered Awdheegle, the third bridge town in Lower Shabelle. Awdheegle is still being jointly held by AMISOM. and the Somali National Army. That is building on our previous recovery operations of three bridge towns in the Lower Shabelle. As part of extending military operations under the transition, also in August, AMISOM. conducted targeted operations to disrupt Al-Shabaab's activities in Cowsquori and Dare Salam, both in AMISOM sector 2.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“Despite the overall reduction in Al- Shabaab's activities during the reporting period, Al-Shabaab continues to focus on Mogadishu, in spite ofthere being enhanced security measures now in place in the city. An illustration ofAl-Shabaab's focus was witnessed on 13 October when Al-Shabaab fired nine mortar rounds at the Aden Abdulle International Airport zone, within which the AMISOM. and other partners of the United Nations compounds are located. Those mortar attacks resulted in eight people sustaining injuries. Turning to the status of the implementation of the transition plan, I am pleased to report that AMISOM, in support of the Somali security forces, continues to register tangible progress in implementing the transition. Despite grappling with challenges on the operational pillar of the transition, during the reporting period AMISOM.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“The impact of those strikes is now forcing Al-Shabaab to disperse and hide where it cannot be easily identified, isolated and targeted. Secondly, with the arrival of the Somali rains, Al- Shabaab has found it increasingly difficult to operate along a number of main supply routes. In real terms, those have seen a reduction in improvised explosive device attacks and Al-Shabaab ambushes. Thirdly, the successive and successful bridge town operations, together with the mobile search and find operations against Al-Shabaab, conducted jointly by Somali security forces and AMISOM, have pushed Al-Shabaab back. The resulting effect has been for Al-Shabaab to contend with ceding more territory in key areas.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“That will also include continuous outreach engagement with community policing, with an emphasis on informing the general population of their safety and security at the polls. Al-Shabaab remains a threat to peace and security in Somalia, with its targeting of innocent civilians, Government facilities and personnel, security forces and international partners, including AMISOM. Despite the group's ability to destabilize, AMISOM. has observed a decline in the group's activities since the beginning of October. In our assessment, a combination of three factors substantiate that fact. First, 2019 continues to see an increase in the number of lethal strikes against Al- Shabaab by partners, particularly concentrated strikes in the Lower Shabelle and Lower Juba areas.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, to ensure that the African Union is strengthening its support to the electoral security task force, I am pleased to report that, following a meeting on 19 November with the Somali Police Force Commissioner, General Ali Hassan Mohamed, in his capacity as the electoral task force chair, AMISOM. will be providing assistance to develop an election communication strategy for public security. The communication strategy will be an extension of AMISOM's ongoing election awareness support to the National Independent Electoral Commission, focusing on persuasive communication to assure and deepen confidence in the security preparations prior to, during and after the 2020-2021 elections.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“We also witnessed the recent positive steps in the appointment of the national electoral security task force and the development of the draft joint concept for security for voter registration under the provisionally approved list of potential voter registration sites. The African Union will continue to work with the Government and the National Independent Electoral Commission on all aspects of electoral preparations. In that regard, AMISOM. has realigned itself to better support preparations for the elections. We now have a dedicated AMISOM. election cell, the police component of which, in cooperation with other partners, has helped develop the draft joint concept for security for voter registration, which is now being considered by the electoral task force.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“Regarding elections preparations, the African Union continues to see real commitment by south Somalia to deliver on that key milestone. But before speaking more about that progress, allow me to first welcome the reaffirmation of the commitment by Mr. Mohamed Farmajo in September at the General Assembly (see A/74/PV.7) to hold universal elections in the last quarter of 2020. While the passage of the electoral bill and the political pact bill remain critical next steps, we must not lose sight of what has already been achieved. Progress has been made during the past three months on reviewing the electoral bill, with the commendable work of the 15-member ad hoc parliamentary committee completing consultations with all federal member states.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“The impact of that outreach is bringing local communities closer to each other and the Government. A good example of that is the recently held Government-led social reconciliation workshop for South-West traditional elders in October. On the constitutional review process, the Minister of Constitutional Affairs, the Oversight Committee and the Independent Constitutional Review and Implementation Commission continue to meet, consult and carry out outreach work. With most of the technical work nearly completed, AMISOM. will continue to call for dialogue and political engagement in line with the 2020 Mutual Accountability Framework commitments, with a view to completing the debate and adopting the federal constitution by June 2020.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“While AMISOM. troops will maintain their presence in Dhuusamarreeb, with the consent of all parties, including Ahl al-Sunna wal-Jama'a, we look forward to a peaceful outcome of the second phase of the political process and urge all stakeholders to refrain from any action that could delay the establishment of an inclusive Galmudug administration. We are equally encouraged by the momentum gained through the peaceful resolution of the clan dispute between the Xeraale and Huurshe communities, an initiative led by Prime Minister Khayre in September. Similar efforts have also been extended to South-West state by the Federal Government. We have seen the Federal Government work in partnership with the South-West administration to undertake a series of consultative visits to Baidoa, Bay, Hudur, Bakool and Merca to engage local communities.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“In Galmudug, we welcomed the efforts that led to the successful reconciliation conference in Dhuusamarreeb in September, at which the presence of AMISOM. troops helped to enhance the required conducive environment. We witnessed more than 700 representatives from 11 clans reach consensus on modalities aimed at unifying Galmudug. The Dhuusamarreeb conference represents an example not only of the progress made in achieving inclusive politics but also of the solidarity, positive concurrence and complementarity of efforts between AMISOM. and the Somali National Army, on the one hand, and civilians, on the other, in supporting and helping to advance the political process across Somalia. We need to continue to work to ensure that the current misunderstandings in that regional state are overcome and that the process follow and continue its route.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“While the Federal Government is committed to maintaining and enhancing cooperative relations with federal member states, we see efforts being deployed aimed at finding a solution to relations with Jubaland and Puntland. In fact, since my briefing in August (see S/PV.8601), we have witnessed commendable steps being taken by the Federal Government aimed at achieving reconciliation and conflict resolution across Somalia. What happened yesterday at Villa Somalia is of extreme significance to the future of detente and inclusive politics in the country. The most senior leaders of the country have chosen to meet and discuss its issues. We should welcome that development and collectively continue to encourage and support those Somali initiatives and harness all opportunities to help diffuse tension and promote understanding.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“will also soon be providing blankets, mosquito nets and plastic sheeting to over 800 displaced families in and around Beledweyne. That will build on the health care that AMISOM. and the military are already providing in their operational sectors. When I briefed this organ at the beginning of this year (see S/PV.8440), I described what the African Union saw as optimism coming from Somalia. As we draw towards the end of 2019, I wish to state that there are still signs of hope radiating from Somalia and for its people. I would also like to add that those signs of hope are still fragile and require our continuing collective attention. In my briefing today, I will seek to highlight those signs of hope, which if sustained and properly harnessed as we approach 2020, will lead us and Somalia towards lasting peace and security.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“In an attempt to mitigate the impact of the floods, we have seen a Somali-led the response in which the Federal Government of Somalia, the HirShabelle regional Government and individual Somalis, including politicians and civil society members, are responding to the humanitarian crisis in HirShabelle, particularly in Beledweyne. Working in collaboration with local partners, troops of the African Union Military Observer Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on the ground have helped to transport people from flooded areas - particularly vulnerable older people, women and young children-to higher ground. AMISOM. troops have also been assisting the regional Government in repairing roads and bridges damaged by flood water. While humanitarian partners are scaling up their response, much more is still needed. AMISOM.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“Mr. Madeira: I thank you, Madam President, for the opportunity to brief the Council once again on the situation in Somalia. Addressing the Council remains a great privilege. Let me also take this opportunity to congratulate your country, Madam, the United Kingdom, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council this month. The African Union stands in solidarity with the population of Beledweyne and the state of HirShabelle in general, who have had their livelihoods disrupted by the recent floods. The floods have affected a substantial number of people, of whom an estimated 231,000 have been displaced. That tragedy is compounding the effects of insecurity in and around Beledweyne, resulting in a significant number ofpeople being forced to migrate to areas where they can seek shelter and assistance.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“The recent developments in Sabid, Bariire, Ceel Sallini, Ceel Gelow and Awdheegle have provided the right answer to that question, which has eluded us for many years. The Somalis are now producing properly trained and integrated battalions capable of taking on Al-Shabaab, liberating towns and holding them, and allowing the Government to come in, attend to the population and provide services. That is one of the most salient achievements during the period under consideration. To sustain that and allow for the consolidation of the accumulated gains and the transition of the security responsibilities from AMISOM. to the Somalis, we must continue supporting the generation of troops in Somalia, training and equipping those armed forces and protecting and enabling them to take and continue to hold cities and towns.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“That question did not have a satisfactory answer, as our Somali brothers were not yet in a position to generate a sizeable, properly trained, integrated and equipped force with adequate and dependable logistical support. That inability of the Somali forces to hold and build on the newly liberated population centres posed a much more delicate question - what is the use of AMISOM. continuing to liberate more cities and towns, at immense cost in lives and equipment, just to see those same towns and cities being retaken by Al-Shabaab because of the lack of forces to hold them? That aspect of the challenge faced by AMISOM. in the theatre of operations was never properly understood by the wider international community, which preferred to cling to its assumed position - that AMISOM. was not carrying out offensive operations as it once did.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“To preserve those gains and ensure that life evolves normally in the liberated areas, AMISOM. has had to establish a continued presence in those towns and population centres to hold and secure them and foil all attempts by Al-Shabaab to take them back. As the number of towns captured from Al-Shabaab increased, so too did the number of forces required to hold them. The number of troops approved for AMISOM. was put under pressure in the presence of the growing population demand for AMISOM. protection and security. To solve that problem and to continue to take towns from Al-Shabaab while holding on to the already captured towns, AMISOM. created dedicated mobile forces, but that approach came with another challenge - who would hold the newly liberated towns and preserve the accumulated gains?”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“conducted a series of predeployment and in-mission trainings for all uniformed personnel on international humanitarian law, international human rights law, child protection, the protection of women, tracking civilian casualties, analysis and response cells, sexual exploitation and abuse, conduct and discipline, and conflict-related sexual violence. In the period under review, professional development trainings were conducted for AMISOM troop-contributing countries - Uganda, Burundi, Kenya and Sierra Leone - while various in-mission induction trainings were carried out in Mission areas. The Council may recall that, after the capture of the city of Mogadishu, AMISOM. forces embarked on the liberation of regional capitals and main population centres in the rest of central and southern Somalia.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“maintains civilian-sector teams in Kismaayo, Jawhar, Beledweyne and Baidoa, carrying out the Mission implementation plan for 2019 and engaging with the leaders of federal member states, civil society organizations and key partners, including United Nations agencies, in support of the military and police in stabilization efforts aligned with Somalia's transition plan and in the implementation of stabilization programmes. As we do those things, we strive to ensure that our operations are conducted in strict compliance with applicable international humanitarian law, international human rights law and the United Nations human rights due-diligence policy. To that end, during the period under review, AMISOM.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“provided capacity-building support to the Somali Police Force through the conduct of refresher and specialized training, including courses on community policing and human rights, community policing and de-radicalization, and the training of trainers to enhance policing skills as part of efforts to facilitate the gradual transfer of security responsibilities to the Somali security forces. In a bid to support the protection of the rights of vulnerable persons, AMISOM. police officers co-located with the Somali police gender focal point officers for mentoring and sensitization. A total of 970 Somali Police Force and federal member states police force officers were mentored and sensitized on numerous themes related to sexual and gender- based violence. AMISOM.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Sectors 1, 2 and 3 have already established mobile forces that have proved to be very effective in keeping the enemy on its toes and far away from the main population centres. Relatedly, AMISOM. police has mentored 3,251 Somali police personnel deployed in 31 operational police stations in Somalia on various policing themes and provided operational support to enhance the delivery of professional, responsive and robust policing services across the country. Similarly, in line with the Somali transition plan, AMISOM.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Thanks to the work of this important United Nations agency, many lives of our soldiers are saved and their physical wholeness safeguarded. This is also important in mitigating the threat posed by the improvised explosive devices. I also want to highlight the important collaboration, cooperation and support that AMISOM. is getting from the United Nations Support Office in Somalia. This support is what makes us move and achieve what we are achieving. I wish to express my recognition and thanks to Ms. Filipetto for her proactive, receptive and amicable handling of business with AMISOM. In terms of reconfiguration, AMISOM. has been reconfigured in space and forces. In this regard, due to operational tempo, AMISOM. has established new forward operating bases in Ceel Sallini, Ceel Gelow and Awdhagle. On the other hand, AMISOM.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“In this context, significant progress was made in the implementation of first phase activities of the Somali transition plan, including combat readiness, mentoring and assisting the 53rd, l43rd, Eagle, 27th and reconnaissance battalions of the Somali National Army. AMISOM. and the Somali National Army conducted joint operations that, apart from Sabiid, Janaale and Bariira, calmed areas that were liberated in April and May. Thesejoint operations also led to the capture from Al-Shabaab of the towns of Ceel Sallini, Ceel Gelow, Awdhagle in the Lower Shabelle region between June and August 2019. Our interaction and collaboration with the United Nations Mine Action Service is vital and indispensable. It is getting tighter and stronger as we progress deep into enemy territory.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“We undertake combat patrols and conduct targeted operations against the enemy. To sustain and enhance current operational coordination among AMISOM, the Federal Government of Somalia and their partners, AMISOM convened several operational coordination meetings at its headquarters, and significant progress has been recorded in the areas of consultation, joint planning and joint operations. In that regard, in support of efforts by the Somali security forces aimed at implementing the Somali transition plan, AMISOM. conducted targeted offensive operations in Coscore and Dar es Salaam in Sector 2 with a View to disrupting and degrading Al-Shabaab.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“The Government is implementing the fourth and last staff-monitored International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme designed to attract soft loans from the IMF and the World Bank and strengthen opportunities for debt relief. We believe that effort needs to be recognized and supported. Al-Shabaab remains a serious threat to security and stability across Somalia. To face this challenge, AMISOM. maintains a presence in the sectors as set out in its 2018 to 2021 concept of operations, and, in collaboration with the Somali security forces, we continue to protect population centres, secure the main supply routes and provide convoy escorts to ensure the safe movement of peoples and goods, the distribution of humanitarian assistance and the exercise by the Government and federal member states of their governance functions.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“On the Constitution review process, mandated bodies held discussions with President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo on the progress realized so far. Public consultations and civic engagement within the states have been planned and agreed, and work towards their implementation is in progress. AMISOM is ready to contribute to these efforts by supporting the Somali security forces, which have been given the task of providing security to the different teams that will be implementing this programme in the regions. The Somali economy continues to recover, and this year's growth is estimated to strengthen to 3 per cent from 2.8 per cent last year. Inflation declined from 3.2 per cent to 3 per cent, according to information obtained from the Governmental authorities.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“In line with the decision of the African Union Peace and Security Council and resolution 2472 (2019), the African Union Commission and AMISOM sponsored and organized a multi-stakeholder workshop in Kampala on electoral security and an electoral dispute-resolution mechanism directed to the 2020 and 2021 general elections in Somalia. A draft election plan on electoral-security planning was developed during the workshop, which envisages, among other key interventions, the establishment by the Federal Government of Somalia of an electoral-security task force that will develop the electoral-security concept for the 2020 and 2021 elections. Meanwhile, AMISOM has proactively put together internal election-security cells throughout the regions comprising its own police, military and civilian components.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“On the 2020 and 2021 elections, the key highlights during the period under review were the further development of the electoral rolls whereby political decisions on the electoral system were considered, with a review of the political party law, voter registration, public outreach and election security. The National Independent Electoral Commission has yet to finalize the pre-voter-registration preparations, including the identification of voter-registration locations that can be secured with the support of AMISOM.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“and IGAD, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), under the leadership of my colleague, Mr. James Swan, went into Kismaayo and, on behalf of the international community, made efforts to reach out to the stakeholders, the Jubaland Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and the administration in Kismaayo to address key concerns raised by the parties. These efforts are ongoing, and, despite the late hour, it is our hope that the parties will come to an understanding that will produce inclusive, credible and peaceful elections that strengthen the unity of the people of Jubaland.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“held several separate meetings with the Federal Government of Somalia, Jubaland state leaders, presidential candidates from the opposition, traditional elders and representatives of the international community to review the deteriorating political situation in Jubaland state, with a View to mitigating the far-reaching ramifications and potential escalation of tensions among the stakeholders. The key outcome of those engagements was the stakeholders' agreement on AMISOM's role as elaborated in resolution 2472 (2019) to help create a secure environment in the run-up to elections, including beefing up the security of Kismaayo and its environs. An elaborate plan for the envisaged free, fair and inclusive elections was agreed, and an intelligence committee was put in place. Together with AMISOM.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“The Prime Minister's efforts need to be supported in all aspects, as they provide a unique opportunity to deliver on the establishment of a united Government and functioning institutions in Galmudug, lasting reconciliation among the 11 clans that make up the population of that state and the much-needed peace and stability that is essential for any meaningful development there. With regard to Jubaland, in the course of preparations for upcoming elections, AMISOM.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the European Union, the United Nations and bilateral partners were invited to witness the unveiling of the Prime Minister's initiatives on force integration and on preparations for the Galmudug reconciliation conference in Dhusamareb and the preparation of the ground for Galmudug state elections later in the year. The delegation met with some of the integrated Al-Sunna recruits and was afforded an opportunity to meet and discuss with the reconciliation committee their composition and mission, the communities they represent and their level of representativeness.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“During the period under review, we witnessed efforts by the Federal Government of Somalia to seek to comply with its commitments and milestones on peace, stability, development and inclusive politics, in particular in relation to the preparations for the state-level elections in Galmudug and Jubaland. In Galmudug state, remarkable progress towards reconciliation was recorded, including inter- and intra-clan reconciliation, as the basis for a long- term approach to stability. Prime Minister Hassan Khayre's stay in Galmudug, which lasted more than a month, led to the triggering of a process whereby Ahl Al-Sunna Wal-Jama'a and Habar clan forces are being integrated into the Somali national security forces.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Mr. Madeira: I thank you, Madam President, for inviting me to address the Security Council on the situation in Somalia. At the outset, let mejoin Mr. Swan in congratulating you, Madam President, upon your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. Since my previous briefing of the Council (see S/PV.8533), Somalia's political and security landscape has remained encouraging, despite recurrent instances of commotion and political uncertainty. In the past three months, the country has witnessed political, security and economic developments that, if sustainably harnessed, will have a healthy impact on our concerted effort to help end the war in Somalia, bring about a return to peace in the country and build a better future for all its people.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“If that persists, with time integration will become part and parcel of a force that will be able to operate anywhere in Somalia.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8533 (2019) · source
“Council members can see that Bariire was recovered and captured by an integrated Somali force - an integration that has since sought to impede the regional force being transferred into the Somali National Army as a clan army or clan group. It should be integrated into the Somali National Army as part of a multi-ethnic, multi-clan component, with the proper profile of command and control. I have seen and am still seeing that this is a strategy that the Government is undertaking to ensure that the regions contribute with forces. Those forces, however, should not become clan-based groups that try to push for their own clan interests, but rather a force that abides by the Republican principles of an armed force. That is the way go.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8533 (2019) · source
“It will be recalled that when we adopted the transition plan, the issue was that the transitional drawdown should be gradual and responsible, with the capacity to ensure that the gains made were not lost. But what we are seeing now is the time limit of the continued drawdown, without taking into account the aspects of responsibility, graduality and the need to preserve the gains. It is important that there be a correlation with the need to preserve the progress made. I want to insist however that the African Union Mission in Somalia will be guided by the evolution of the situation, and we are ready to comply with any decision that the Security Council sees fit to make. The other issue is with respect to the integration of regional forces.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8533 (2019) · source
“For that to happen, as the Somali representative said, we must continue to fund, support and equip the Somali national security forces. That way, they will have many more successes and there will be a transition that can preserve the gains so far accumulated. Another important lesson we must draw from Sabiid and Bariire is that the Government is present and holding onto the recovered areas. The presence of the Government is allowing it to win the hearts and minds of the people and keep the population on its side, while preventing Al-Shabaab from reaching and recruiting those populations. The other question raised was on the prospects for the implementation of the transition plan. We are implementing the transition plan.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8533 (2019) · source
“Mr. Madeira: The representative of Somalia responded to the question asked by the German representative on the lessons to be learned from the Sabiid and Bariire operations and the future need to empower the forces that must continue to sustain operations like those two. He spoke of the need to ensure the ability of the Somali National Army (SNA) to generate forces; a properly trained and well-equipped SNA; and an SNA whose members' salaries are paid, guaranteed and predictable. Most importantly, he spoke of an SNA, like the one we saw in Sabiid, that respects human rights, protects the population and their property and does not erect roadblocks and checkpoints, among other such obstacles. Those are the things that we saw, and that we are seeing, in Sabiid. That is an army that we want to see multiplied in terms of numbers.”
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“During the joint review in March, both the African Union and the United Nations took stock of the implementation of the transition plan and agreed that, while AMISOM. had made progress, outstanding tasks of the first phase still had to be completed before commencing the second phase in June. In that regard, it remains important that the Council take into account the joint review's option 1 proposal when considering AMISOM's future troop reductions. Allowing AMISOM. to maintain its current troop level will enhance Somalia's security and consolidate the security gains achieved since the beginning of the transition. Consideration of option 1 will also create an enabling environment for the political process, including the provision of adequate security for Somalia's upcoming universal elections.”
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“The teams are now augmenting AMISOM's contribution to institutional capacity-building in the regional states, as well as broader stabilization and area recovery. This new civilian effort must be supported and sustained in terms of human resources and logistics to be able to adequately support the transition implementation in the regional states. Similar to AMISOM. civilians, the police component has also expanded its presence, providing operational support and training and mentoring to federal and regional police forces. Two additional formed police units and 67 individual police officers, as recommended by the fifth AU-United Nations joint review of AMISOM, will continue to enhance AMISOM's role in training and mentoring and, importantly, to support the elections in 2020-2021.”
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