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enablers and force multipliers to address key limiting factors to AMISOM
operations such as timely maintenance of key equipment, maintenance of logistical
supply lines, and availability of water,
Recalling and welcoming AMISOM’s efforts to assist in the provision of
training to the SNA, and underlining the importance of the Federal Government of
Somalia taking on increased responsibility and ownership of the security sector,
which is an essential part of AMISOM’s eventual exit strategy,
Expressing concern at the reports of sexual violence and exploitation allegedly
perpetrated by some AMISOM troops, reminding AMISOM of the United Nations
Human Rights and Due Diligence policy, underscoring in this context the
importance of the United Nations Zero Tolerance Policy on Sexual Exploitation and
Abuse in the context of peacekeeping, welcoming the African Union’s deployment
of a team to conduct a full investigation into these allegations, and underlining the
importance of holding to account those responsible for such abuses,
Welcoming the support of the international community to peace and stability in
Somalia, in particular the European Union for its substantial contribution in
supporting AMISOM, and emphasizing the importance of new contributors sharing
the financial burden of supporting AMISOM,
Somalia and Eritrea Monitoring Group
Taking note of the letter dated 7 February 2014 from the Somalia and Eritrea
Monitoring Group recommending an exemption to the arms embargo to improve
reporting on security operations for commercial shipping,
Determining that the situation in Somalia, Eritrea’s influence in Somalia, as
well as the dispute between Djibouti and Eritrea, continue to constitute a threat to
international peace and security in the region,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
Arms embargo
1.
Reaffirms the arms embargo on Somalia, imposed by paragraph 5 of
resolution 733 (1992) and further elaborated upon in paragraphs 1 and 2 of
resolution 1425 (2002) and modified by paragraphs 33 to 38 of resolution 2093
(2013) and paragraphs 4 to 17 of resolution 2111 (2013), paragraph 14 of resolution
2125 (2013), and paragraph 2 of resolution 2142 (2013) (hereafter referred to as
“the arms embargo on Somalia”);
2.
Notes with concern that some deliveries of weapons and military
equipment have not been notified to the Committee in accordance with the relevant
Security Council resolutions, underlines the fundamental importance of timely and
detailed notifications to the Committee as set out in paragraphs 3 to 7 of resolution
2142, notes with concern reports of diversion of arms and ammunition, and
encourages supplying Member States to assist the FGS in improving its
notifications to the Committee;
3.
Decides to renew the provisions set out in paragraph 2 of resolution 2142
(2014) until 30 October 2015, and in that context reiterates that the arms embargo
on Somalia shall not apply to deliveries of weapons, ammunition or military
equipment or the provision of advice, assistance or training, intended solely for the
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