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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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“In response to the presidential amnesty decision with regard to Al-Shabaab militant elements who renounce violence and extremist ideologies, AMISOM and the Federal Government of Somalia saw a steady increase in the number of defectors from Al-Shabaab from May to August 2017. In that period, a total of 47 Al-Shabaab militants surrendered to various Somali regional authorities. More Al-Shabaab elements have expressed their intention to defect and hand themselves over to the Government. There is therefore a need to help create conducive conditions for that process to continue and thrive. The fact that a prominent former leader of Al-Shabaab, Mr. Mukhtar Robow, handed himself over to the Federal Government on 13 August is very telling.”
2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8046 (2017) · source
“On the other hand, the security situation in Gaalkacyo is promising, following the establishment of a 100-troop-strong stabilization and law enforcement joint police force and after progress in the political dialogue between the Galmudug and Puntland states' Presidents of May 2017, and AMISOM and UNSOM. police collaborative training efforts. The operations in Juba corridor have witnessed the Somali National Army and the Jubaland security forces taking the lead, supported by AMISOM. troops and partners to implement their commitments to degrading Al- Shabaab before AMISOM. starts its drawdown.”
2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8046 (2017) · source
“From May to June, the Government implemented the Mogadishu stabilization force, which was built using joint Somali security forces, which, to a great extent, contributed to a peaceful holy month of Ramadan. The public appreciated the steps taken by the Government, which was supported by AMISOM. and partners. Mogadishu is much safer today than it was yesterday. Meanwhile, Al-Shabaab is mobilizing efforts to regain initiative through its Amniyat cell network in Mogadishu. They must be effectively dissuaded from continuing that endeavour - through a robust intelligence-collection capability and action. Elsewhere there are varying levels of insecurity, especially in the country's hotspots of Galmudug state and the Hiraan and HirShabelle regions.”
2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8046 (2017) · source
“and the Somalia national security forces forward-operating bases in all sectors. Improvised explosive devices (IED) remain Al-Shabaab's weapon of choice. In the period under consideration, there were a total of 139 improvised explosive device incidents in AMISOM. areas of operation alone. Thirty-two IED explosions were averted as a result of action taken by AMISOM. teams to identify and neutralize those devices. Despite the increase in attacks, AMISOM. is responding appropriately to IED threats, as the identification rate of such explosive devices has increased considerably. Nevertheless, Somali civilians remain the main casualties of treacherous Al-Shabaab IED attacks.”
2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8046 (2017) · source
“The formation and consolidation of regional institutional frameworks and the enactment of requisite legislation at the regional and state levels will be key in addressing issues related to regional and political instability - what we are witnessing in HirShabeIle, the south-west and many other places - and in finding a lasting solution to the protracted dialogue and ending dialogue between the state Government and Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama'a. A lasting solution to those challenges would go a long way in facilitating the implementation of the AMISOM. mandate and fulfilling its conditions- based exit strategy. AMISOM. continues to contribute to enhancing security in Somalia, despite violent asymmetrical Al-Shabaab activities. The primetargets ofAl-Shabaab's indiscriminate attacks remain the Federal Government, AMISOM.”
2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8046 (2017) · source
“supports the country's political road map on a transfer of power by 2021, which resonates well with the need to meet requisite political conditions for an effective implementation of the AMISOM. exit strategy. In a related development, Somalia's National Independent Electoral Commission completed its drafting of a strategic plan for the 2020-2021 election. However, budgeting difficulties are already emerging as a major challenge in the implementation of its priority activities.”
2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8046 (2017) · source
“In order to deliver on its political agenda, the Federal Government of Somalia aims to draft 19 pieces of legislation that will be forwarded to the Federal Parliament for debate and approval as part of its current session. That process may eventually face challenges related to time constraints. After concluding stakeholder consultations in preparation for a nationwide constitutional review process, the Minister for Constitutional Affairs is laying the foundations for political and constitutional reforms in the country, to take place ahead of the one-person, one-vote elections in 2020. A joint constitutional review parliamentary committee has been established. AMISOM.”
2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8046 (2017) · source
“Any neglect might result in a recurrence ofa drought, with gloomy consequences. The AU-United Nations joint review took place in May. Each report that was adopted by the African Union Peace and Security Council on 12 July presented recommendations for key political and security resourcing for the work of AMISOM. so that the Mission can complete its transition and start its drawdown. Since June, Somalia has been affected by the Gulf crisis between a Saudi Arabia-led coalition and Qatar. I will not go into further detail, but I will say that we are happy the anticipated disruptions of governance and the economy, as a result of the crisis, have so far been contained. We are not sure what is in store for tomorrow.”
2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8046 (2017) · source
“The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has worked closely with its partners, collaborating under the umbrella of the Drought Operations Coordination Centre, to identify challenges and provide practical assistance for an effective humanitarian response through information sharing, AMISOM- uniformed personal escorts and protection for United Nations humanitarian assessment missions in Adado, the provision of security for World Food Programme airdrops in Hudur and civic engagements in areas under AMISOM. deployments, food and non-food item distribution to internationally displaced persons' camps in Mogadishu and the coordinated airlift of 18 metric tons of nutritional food supplies to Bulo Burte. However, the situation continues to require close monitoring and adaptation, as problems still loom over many places in Somalia.”
2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8046 (2017) · source
“Mr. Madeira: I thank you, Mr. President, for inviting me to this briefing on the ongoing situation in Somalia. I bring greetings to the Security Council from the African Union (AU) Chairperson, His Excellency Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat. Since 17 May, when I last addressed the Council (see S/PV.7942), there have been significant diplomatic, political and security developments that have had a significant and varying impact on Somalia. Thanks to the combined efforts and proactive mobilization of the Federal Government of Somalia, innovative fieldwork by humanitarian actors and the generous contributions of international partners, this year Somalia has been able to avert what could have been a repeat of the 2011 catastrophic drought.”
2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8046 (2017) · source
“have yielded very limited results. It is important that the Security Council explore the possibility of enhancing the output facilitated by this bilateral assistance by bringing some order, coherence, coordination and direction in the way partner support is provided and delivered to both AMISOM. and, in particular, to the Somali national security sector. That would ensure that its content and quality is adequate, fit for purpose and complementary to the efforts to achieve common, specific Federal Government of Somalia and AMISOM. stabilization objectives.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“The Somali Government must be fully involved in the AU, United Nations, AMISOM review exercise, and they should take the lead. They should tell us what they want to see happen: how many resources; what type of resources they would want to see in place; how much training they want the military to have, so that we can effectively implement what they want and not what we want them to want. Until the drawdown commences and the exit process is completed, it is important that AMISOM be provided with regular, predictable and dependable funding and the requisite logistical support, force enablers and force multipliers that would allow it to successfully accomplish its mandate side by side with the Somali national security forces. Years of uncoordinated individual partner involvement in support of the Somali national security forces and AMISOM.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“Yesterday, on 16 May, the African Union (AU) and United Nations joint review process commenced. This exercise aims at providing details on what needs to be in place and done between now and the date AMISOM is scheduled to commence the drawdown to allow the Somali national security forces to progressively assume the security responsibilities of the country. We are happy that we have come to an agreement that this should no longer be an exercise between the African Union and the United Nations alone as it used to be in the past. The full participation of, and interaction with, the Somali authorities and stakeholders in the spelling-out oftasks, functions, resources, role players, coordination and other requisite activities during the review is of critical importance.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“The conclusion that the risk of grave violations being committed during the Juba Corridor II Operation is generally high needs to be revised and be based on objectively proven and observable assumptions. As the troops to be committed in this offensive will have passed through pre-certification on human rights due diligence policy before the offensive begins, there is no intention of carrying out this operation with individuals with proven, recorded criminal records. We intend to bring decent people to this operation. Therefore, we need to be clear when we say that the probability of human rights violations is high. We need to know how we came to that conclusion, since we have not seen people in those regions and we have not counted the people who are going to take this offensive and nobody knows them yet.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“The towns of Jamaame, Jilib, Saacow and Bu'ale, along the Juba corridor, and that Harardhere in the north-eastern coastline are today AI-Shabaab's holding grounds, bomb and manufacturing bases, planning centres, military equipment and reception and holding sites, transit points and training areas. To enhance security in Mogadishu and properly protect the major population of Mogadishu's centres throughout the country, Juba Corridor II Operation and a north-eastern coastline offensive must take place. They should be allowed to take place. We should concur for them to take place. Partners must come clear on where they stand on the liberation of these cities.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“To this effect, Somalia needs to have well-trained, well- equipped and readily available forces to perform these duties and operate alongside AMISOM. to continue to hold liberated towns and cities, secure the main supply routes and undertake joint or coordinated offensive operations to continue to disrupt, degrade and contain Al-Shabaab militants. The Guulwade plan with regard to Somali national army troops, in which the United Nations has invested and is currently supporting to the tune of 10,900 troops should be factored in and be made part of the force that should, as of now, continue to take on and confront Al-Shabaab and degrade it while the implementation of the national security architecture is taking place.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“Securing the main supply routes and transforming them into violence-free enclaves - where a concomitant delivery of safety, security, governance, jobs, trades and economic and social amenities and other services to the populations living along these arteries can take place - is an important way to extend the State presence throughout the country and bring the Government closer to the people and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to Al-Shabaab's violent extremist ideological narrative. The Somalia national security architecture is a medium- to long-term project. There is a need to provide for an approach that also takes charge and addresses Somalia's current and short-term security concerns.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“These and other reconciliation approaches adopted by the Government are as important as the military operations undertaken by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and by the Somali national security forces in reducing the number of recruits to Al-Shabaab. We can only support President Abdullahi in this, as we, like him, believe that it is the continued and coherent pursuit of this multipronged comprehensive approach to security that will eventually deliver lasting peace and stability to Somalia and to the East African region in general. We therefore call on all national and international partners to help build the infrastructure that President Abdullahi will need to accommodate those Somalis who heed his appeal and are ready to renounce violence, reintegrate into society and be constructive citizens of their country again.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“There is a need to continue to build a strong partnership for peace between the Government of Somalia and the Somali people through their community leaders, religious denominations, business communities and academia, youth organizations and civil society in general in the pursuit of a shared national agenda in which everyone wins something and no one loses everything. We applaud President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo's decision to extend amnesty and encourage those Somalis who have fallen into the hands of Al-Shabaab to renounce violence and join their brothers and sisters in the rebuilding of the country and in the creation of a better future for themselves and for their families.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“The April agreement on the Somalia national security extension for the building of affordable, inclusive, effective and professional Somali security forces, based on a collective vision and political agreements between the Federal Government of Somalia and Somalia's regional federal member states, combined with other security policy instruments adopted by the previous Administration, are solid building blocks in the construction of a strong barrier against insecurity and instability. However, military actions, law enforcement and intelligence operations, though important and necessary, cannot succeed alone.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“Much as the road ahead is still bumpy and tricky, these encouraging developments put Somalia at another level, and the country is clearly on the verge of opening a new page in its history. We are galvanized by the new leadership of Somalia, propelled to power through a huge popular mandate and committed to better governance, inclusive politics, the strengthening of State institutions, the delivery of services to the people, promoting transparency and respect for human rights, fighting corruption, creating jobs and building a strong partnership to degrade and contain Al-Shabaab terrorists.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“In that encounter, these Somali leaders reached a historic political agreement to integrate regional and federal forces into a coherent national security architecture capable of gradually taking on full responsibility for the security of the country. The leaders agreed upon the national security policy and the guidelines to follow. Its implementation was spearheaded by the national security council, which is chaired by the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia. They further agreed on establishing regional security councils, which would be chaired by the regional State leaders. This approved national security architecture is an unheard of milestone in the Somalia of the past 26 years.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“During the period under review, the Federal Government of Somalia hosted Galmudug authorities and Ahl al-Sunna wal-Jama'a political dialogue and negotiations in Mogadishu. That is an important step forward and a clear indication that sustained efforts towards reconciliation are and should continue to be a permanent feature on the road towards building a peaceful and stable Somalia. On 16 April, the Federal Government of Somalia held the first national consultative forum, which was chaired by the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia himself. It was attended by the Speaker of the national Parliament, the Prime Minister and the regional leaders of Puntland, Jubaland, South West, HirShabelle and Galmudug states.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“The fact that the London Conference was able to come up with decisions whose implementation will be a game-changer in Somalia, with a decisive and lasting impact on the overall outlook of the country in the near future, was due to the immense preparatory work and strategic decisions taken by the leadership of Somalia, in particular President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed and his Government in all important areas of endeavour in the country. Indeed, the Ministry of Constitutional Affairs, in coordination with other line ministries under the Federal Parliament, have embarked on a consultative programme in preparation for an aggressive push forward in the country's political and constitutional reforms ahead of the 2020 or 2021 one-person-one-vote universal suffrage.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“We are meeting in the aftermath of the London Conference, which took place last week, barely three months since President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed emerged victorious from a violence-free and acceptably fair election, during which power was transferred to him in an exemplary and peaceful manner. That is a major feat of unique significance, if we take into account that Somalia is still a country plagued by insurgency, violent extremism and terrorism.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“Mr. Madeira: Let me start by thanking you, Sir, for inviting me to address the Security Council and brief it on Somalia. I bring greetings to the Council from the African Union Chairperson, His Excellency Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat. We are encouraged by the response that the international community has given to the appeal to support the drought-stricken population of Somalia. However, as much as there have been clear shows of generosity, the chasm is deep and wide and requires further contributions. We look forward to those contributions in the very near future.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“The African Union remains committed to fulfilling its part in our common struggle against violent extremism and terrorism and for the restoration of peace and security, which are essential ingredients for economic development and the improvement of the living conditions of the people of Africa and of the world at large.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“and the Somali National Army be given the support that they have requested to dislodge the enemy from its remaining strongholds in the Juba Valley and Somalia's north- eastern coastline. It equally requires that AMISOM. be provided with a more predictable, less erratic and more dependable source of funding to perform its duties and achieve its mandate on time. That should include the assessed contribution. We have a very clear timeline. We have to start drawing down in 2018. We do not have much time left. We need the means to make a significant difference by then. The Secretary-General has been on the ground in Somalia and has seen for himself what needs to be done.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“The fight against Al-Shabaab and the efforts to degrade it must continue, and providing adequate means and conditions for AMISOM. and the Somali national security forces to do so more effectively and in acceptable conditions must be one of our common and immediate short-term objectives. Containing Al-Shabaab today requires, inter alia, that we build barracks to house the Somali National Army soldiers who have already been certified and have been made aware of the United Nations human rights due diligence policy. It requires that they be screened, equipped, rehearsed and motivated, paid salaries and given command so that they can face the enemy more effectively. It requires that both AMISOM.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“Concentrating on the medium- to long-term objectives - without a joint, coordinated and complementary commitment to a concrete, mutually reinforcing and objectively feasible plan to address the immediate challenges to our common effort in the short term - has the potential to undermine and render the implementation of our medium- to long-term plans very difficult. As the Government strives to contain Al-Shabaab and improve security in a coordinated and complementary manner, we must provide it with the means and requisite support enabling it to concomitantly establish its presence in and effectively govern the territories that it has liberated with our support, and that must happen while we pursue our medium- to long-term goals of building permanent and more reliable and effective State institutions.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“We are happy that the views of the African Union and those of President Farmajo on how to do that are very similar. We are satisfied with the current ongoing momentum in the build-up to the London conference on a comprehensive approach to security in Somalia and on streamlining, empowering and consolidating Somalia's governance institutions. However, it is important that we do not lose sight of the fact that the effective achievement of our common objectives with regard to Somalia implies establishing short-, medium- and long-term benchmarks that must be pursued and implemented in a coordinated, complementary and mutually reinforcing manner.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“is playing its part in the concerted effort to build the country's capacity and enhance the effectiveness of Somalia's security forces, especially the National Army, the police force, the intelligence service and other public institutions that are central to the provision of basic services to the people and to keeping them happy and confident. Somalia is now turning a new page under a new leadership, committed to putting the people of Somalia first. That means better governance, including the delivery of services, accountability, fighting corruption and enhancing the capacity of Somalis themselves to take on, deter, degrade and contain Al-Shabaab terrorists. A firm foundation enabling the country's institutions to take over their constitutional responsibilities is being laid.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“Political dialogue, reconciliation and State formation, a constitutional review and elections have all been taking place. With the support of AMISOM. and the Somali National Army, in September 2012 and February 2017, Somalia succeeded in effecting exemplary peaceful transfers of power. Eighty per cent of the country's territory has now been recovered from Al-Shabaab. However, a lot more must be done to bring Somalia to the point where it needs to be. The country's capacity to hold on sustainably to its liberated territories, restore its authority, ensure the safety and security of its communities and enable the Administration to perform its governing functions must be further strengthened. AMISOM.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“Overall, the situation in Somalia has greatly improved, thanks to the enormous efforts of AMISOM. in its joint operations with the Somali national security forces and other partners. In terms of performance, Somalia has defied the odds. The past four years have witnessed intense political activity and reforms, facilitated by a security environment conducive to such action. The Federal Government has remained in place in Mogadishu, functioning and actively formulating policy frameworks, strengthening its institutions, improving its performance and enhancing its efficiency. Regional Governments have been established and are doing the best to perform and respond adequately to the enormous challenges faced by the people under their authority. Economic life is coming alive in many regions of the country, particularly Mogadishu.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“and the Somali National Army to restore peace and stability in Somalia and in the East African region as a whole. The Chairperson also felt that it was important to go to Somalia in order to highlight the alarming humanitarian situation that has befallen the country, where 6.2 million people are on the brink of famine, and a catastrophe similar to that of 2011 is looming on the horizon. As in 2011, the African Union, through AMISOM, will once again continue to work hand in hand and in coordination with the Somali authorities and other partners to support our Somali sisters and brothers who are the victims of drought, and to do our best to save them from an impending calamity. As we look back at where we were in 2007, we realize that we have come a long way.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“In order to mark that important event, show solidarity and congratulate the people of Somalia and President Farmajo on his outstanding election, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission - who has asked me to greet those in this Chamber on his behalf and present his excuses for being unable to join the Council today - felt it was important and appropriate that he begin his activities outside the African Union headquarters with a visit to Somalia, his very first to a member State of the African Union and only four days after he took office, on Tuesday 14 March. He wanted to be close to AMISOM's men and women in the field and the people of the great country of Somalia, to honour our heroes and celebrate 10 years of the sustained effort by AMISOM.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“Mr. Madeira: I am honoured to have this opportunity to address the Security Council on the situation in Somalia. It has been 10 years this month since the first soldiers of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) landed in Mogadishu on 6 March 2007, under fire from Al-Shabaab's Kalashnikov guns and mortars.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“We are happy that a suitable solution was found for the payment of stipends to the Burundian contingent serving in AMISOM. Nonetheless, this problem is a reflection of the limited resources and funding that AMISOM. is facing. A sustainable, lasting and acceptable solution must be found to ensure that AMISOM. is properly funded. We are fighting with our bare hands against an enemy that has acquired expertise to produce explosive devices that are powerful enough to bring down this building. Taking into account the possibility of considering an assessed contribution for the funding of AMISOM. has now become very important.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source
“That should be anchored on the concurrence of mutually reinforcing factors, such as the presence and the adequate territorial expansion of functioning State institutions, democratic governance, the provision of humanitarian assistance and other essential services to the people, dispute resolution mechanisms, building capable national security forces and preventing and addressing the conditions conducive to Violent extremism and radicalization, which lead to terrorism. That is the best way of guaranteeing sustainable peace and security to Somalia. We recognize that partners, such as the United Kingdom and others, are doing a very commendable job in that regard. We look forward to continue working with them in this area.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source
“We therefore ask that support continue to be provided to the Somali national security forces not only for the upcoming offensive operations, but also in the context of the overall effort of building a comprehensive and capable Somali security apparatus. To that effect, we insist on the need for a better coordinated, complementary and mutually reinforcing partner intervention in the area of security in Somalia. Our individual and dispersed interventions, as much as they are accepted and appreciated, are having limited effect on our joint security effort in the country. We will continue to join hands with the United Nations in our effort to work closely with our partners in this endeavour. Even so, a comprehensive approach to security is indispensable.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source
“There is urgency for the United Nations and other members of the international community to provide one-time support to additional forces of up to 4,000 troops in the form of the provision of rations, fuel, transport and medicine for a limited duration, to allow for the conduct of specific military operations as a catalyst for an imminent AMISOM drawdown from Somalia. It has become abundantly clear to us that, no matter how effective AMISOM. may be, there can be no lasting and sustainable peace and security in Somalia unless capable and properly empowered Somali national security forces are in place.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source
“The need to adjust to those new challenges and overcome the enemy is pressing. The terrorist group continues to maintain control of pockets of territories around the Jubba Valley corridor and along the north- eastern coastline. Their stronghold in those areas has been reinforced by the growing influence and influx of foreign fighters, in large part through neighbouring Yemen. Those territories must be recovered from the enemy, as an integral part of the process for its degradation and eventual defeat. To that end, the African Union reiterates its call for the deployment of additional forces and key combat and stabilization capabilities in order to enable AMISOM and the Somali national security forces to conduct expanded offensive operations.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source
“convoys along supply routes, the hurling of grenades, vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices and infiltration across all sectors, including in Mogadishu. Despite logistical, financial and operational challenges, AMISOM. continues to support the Somali national security forces' operations, administration and training in its areas of responsibility. Moreover, AMISOM. police units are continuing to carry out their mandated tasks in Mogadishu, Baidoa, Kismayo, Beledweyne, Jowhar and Adado. Such activities are taking place with immense sacrifice by the troop- and police-contributing countries and in the context of inadequate and very limited resources. The reality in the theatre of operations has changed. The enemy is resorting to new tactics that pose new challenges.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source
“The gains accumulated with the successful launch of regional states could be compromised if the current political unease that is witnessed in a good number of those states is not properly tackled and addressed in a timely manner. The continued existence of such tensions has the potential to arouse the appetites of negative armed groups, who normally prey on such convoluted environments, and escalate violence to unexpected and challenging levels. AMISOM. is working hand in hand with the Somali national security forces. It continues to provide a secure environment in which the Somali political process can thrive. Although weakened, Al-Shabaab continues to engage in targeted assassinations, direct and indirect fire, ambushes, reinforced with improvised explosive devices on AMISOM.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source
“If properly harnessed, this new reality has the potential to help Somalia move more swiftly away from its current predicament. Another important development in the period under consideration is the fact that, despite Al-Shabaab's vow to thwart the process, the parliamentary election took place in all six of the designated electoral centres without any security incidents that could be attributed to Al-Shabaab. That was possible because of the professionalism and close coordination and cooperation that exists between the Somali national security forces and AMISOM, the effectiveness of the plan they put in place, as well as the enhanced and sustained exchange of real time actionable intelligence. That effort is continuing and producing commendable results in other areas of joint endeavour.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source
“After having been highly scrutinized by their own communities, the members of Parliament won the trust of their people when they emerged victorious from an electoral contest in which the majority of 51 delegates voted for each one of them. That feature did not exist in 2012, when only a few elders had the right and power to determine alone who should represent their community and the people of Somalia. Fifteen per cent of the new parliamentarians are youth between 25 and 35 years of age, and 24 per cent ofthe Parliament is made up of women. Those two social categories represent the majority of the Somali population today. They are the face of the most vibrant and are the most enduring feature of the Somali society. Many have been exposed to different political, social and cultural environments, which is an asset in itself.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source
“As partners united in a common struggle against violent extremism and destabilization, we, the members of the international community, are called to support the Parliament not only in achieving those goals, but also in enhancing its role as the privileged forum for dialogue, political debate and negotiation, national reconciliation and cohesion, as the rightful representative, the mouthpiece and the legitimate interpreter of the will, aspirations and apprehensions of the people of Somalia for the next four years. Despite being the result of an electoral process taht fell far short ofthe cherished one-person, one-vote ideal, the establishment of this Parliament represents progress and displays unique characteristics.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source
“The political environment is one of hope and confidence, as the newly inaugurated Speaker of the House of the People announced the priorities of the national political agenda as being the continuation and completion of the constitutional review, the formation of political parties, the establishment of local Governments, the resumption of dialogue with Somaliland, the strengthening of revenue-collection capacity and the building of State institutions and the enhancement of their capacity to deliver basic essential services to the people.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source
“The African Union and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), in close partnership with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the United Nations and other international partners, stood by Somalia and provided the Parliament, the Government, the Federal Indirect Electoral Implementation Team, the State-Level Indirect Electoral Implementation Team, as well as the independent electoral dispute resolution mechanism, all the support, assistance and advice it could to ensure that the electoral process was conducted in accordance with the approved terms of reference and that its credibility was enhanced by ensuring that allegations of malpractice and other irregularities were objectively, properly and timely addressed, as well as to ensure that attempts by Al-Shabaab to taint and discredit its final outcome did not succeed.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source
“Mr. Madeira: On behalf of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Ms. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, and of Ambassador Ismail Chergui, Commissioner for Peace and Security, who were unable to come here today because of the ongoing African Union (AU) Summit, I warmly greet you, Mr. President, and all members of the Security Council. Since my previous briefing to the Council (see S/PV.7778) there have been important and encouraging political and security developments in Somalia. Despite enormous and multiple challenges, Somalis have defied the odds and completed their parliamentary election. A new, bicameral Federal Parliament is now in place in Somalia as a result of a highly disputed and engaging electoral process. The presidential election is scheduled to take place on 8 February, as announced.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source