SECURITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHES UNITED NATIONS ASSISTANCE MISSION IN SOMALIA, TO BE OPERATIONAL BY 3 JUNE FOR INITIAL PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS
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Security Council
6959th Meeting* (AM)
SECURITY COUNCIL
ESTABLISHES UNITED NATIONS ASSISTANCE MISSION IN SOMALIA,
TO BE OPERATIONAL BY 3 JUNE
FOR INITIAL PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS
Unanimously Adopts Resolution 2102
(2013)
Acting on the recommendations of United Nations Secretary-General Ban
Ki-moon, the Security Council today decided to establish the United Nations
Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) by 3 June for an initial period of
12 months, providing the United Nations “good offices” functions — and a
range of strategic policy advice — in support of the Federal Government’s peace
and reconciliation process.
Unanimously adopting resolution 2102 (2013), the
Council decided that the mandate of UNSOM — which it intended to renew as
appropriate — would include the provision of policy advice to the Federal
Government and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on peacebuilding
and state-building in the areas of: governance, security sector reform
and rule of law (including the disengagement of combatants), development of a
federal system (including preparations for elections in 2016), and coordination
of international donor support.
Among its other mandated functions, UMSOM would help build the Federal
Government’s capacity to promote respect for human rights and women’s
empowerment, promote child protection, prevent conflict-related sexual and
gender-based violence, and strengthen justice institutions. Further, it
would monitor, help investigate and report to the Council on any abuses or
violations of human rights or of international humanitarian law committed in
Somalia, or any abuses committed against children or women.
In such work, the Council underlined the importance of Somali ownership,
requesting the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Nicholas Kay,
to align closely United Nations country team activities with the priorities of
UNSOM and the Federal Government, as well as AMISOM, the Intergovernmental
Authority for Development (IGAD), the European Union and other regional,
bilateral and multilateral partners.
By other terms, the Council decided that UNSOM
would be based in Mogadishu and deployed across Somalia, as requested by the
Federal Government and as conditions permitted, in line with arrangements set
out by the Secretary-General in his 19 April letter to the Council (document S/2013/239). Further, it recalled provisions in resolution 2093 (2013) in
relation to UNSOM as a structurally integrated United Nations mission,
welcoming the proposed leadership and coordination structures, with a clear
delineation of duties.
For his part, the Secretary-General was requested to keep the Council
regularly informed of the implementation of UNSOM’s mandate, including steps he
was taking to ensure the presence of a structurally integrated mission by
1 January 2014, as well as an assessment on the political and security
implications of wider United Nations deployments across Somalia, with a first
report to be delivered no later than 2 September 2013 and every 90 days
thereafter.
In his 19 April letter, the Secretary-General
transmitted the results of a technical assessment mission to Somalia, deployed
from 17 to 29 March. He notes that the team conducted its work on the
basis of resolution 2093 (2013), adopted on 6 March, by which the Council
defined a new United Nations presence in Somalia, guided by the
Secretary-General’s Strategic Review of the situation. It agreed that the
United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) should be replaced by a new
special political mission as soon as possible.
Throughout its encounters, the mission had heard
strong support for a United Nations mandate in all areas identified by
resolution 2093 (2013), according to the letter. The team found the
political environment to be extremely complex, but with “impressive” capacities
for peace and dialogue, thanks to the strong political will of the Federal
Government to rebuild the country. International commitment was critical
to ensuring an enabling security environment.
Those findings depicted an environment in which a
new United Nations mission could “do much good”, the letter states. The
team’s “mission concept” outlined an approach for providing mandated
activities, guided by the principles of Somali national ownership, flexibility,
and collaboration and partnerships. The letter outlines the core substantive
functions of the new mission in the areas of: political affairs and
mediation; rule of law and security institutions; and human rights and
protection, as well as a role for multidisciplinary task teams to ensure
coherence between the United Nations country team and the mission.
After action, Elmi Ahmed Duale ( Somalia) expressed
his full appreciation for the adoption of an “important” resolution, which
would support and facilitate his Government in achieving its development,
governance and security goals. The resolution also ensured that there was
only “one door” to knock on, as opposed to fragmented approaches, in
coordinating assistance. Indeed, today’s action was a “first step”
towards more effective Council support.
Against that backdrop, he called on all partners to
abide by the principles of Somali sovereignty and ownership when extending
support for the development of a Somali future, adding that regional
authorities should also be consulted. Welcoming the emphasis on
coordination and urgent action, he underlined the need for human and financial
resources to help Somalia implement its mandate, drawing attention to the 7 May
donor conference in London. “This year will be an opening of
opportunities for Somalia’s development,” he declared.
The meeting began at 11:35 a.m. and adjourned at
11:42 a.m.
Resolution
The full text of Security Council resolution 2102
(2013) reads as follows:
“The Security Council,
“Recalling its previous resolutions on the situation in Somalia, in particular
resolution 2093 (2013),
“Reaffirming its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political
independence and unity of Somalia,
“Recognising the significant progress in Somalia over the past year, and recognising the importance of the Federal Government of Somalia, with the support of
the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the United Nations and
international partners, to consolidate security and establish the rule of law
in areas secured by AMISOM and the Security Forces of the Federal Government of
Somalia,
“Underlining the importance of supporting the Federal Government of Somalia’s efforts
towards peace and reconciliation in Somalia, including through effective
regional cooperation, and in this regardcommending the role of the African Union (including AMISOM), the Intergovernmental
Authority on Development (IGAD), and other international partners for their
important contributions towards peace and stability in Somalia,
“Welcoming recent progress and positive dialogue between the Federal Government of
Somalia and regional administrations, and stressing the importance of these administrations cooperating with the Federal
Government of Somalia on peace, provision of basic services, reconciliation and
the rule of law and to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Somalia,
“Emphasising the importance of international support to Somalia’s security and
justice institutions, as well as capacity building in maritime security and
public financial management, and looking forward to the 7th May 2013 Conference on Somalia in London to support progress
on these issues,
“Expressing concern at the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Somalia and its impact on
the people of Somalia, commending the efforts of the United Nations humanitarian agencies and other humanitarian
actors to deliver life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations, condemning any misuse or obstruction of humanitarian assistance, underlining the importance of the full, safe, independent, timely and unimpeded
access of all humanitarian actors to all those in need of assistance, and underlining further the importance of proper accounting in international humanitarian
support,
“Condemning the recent terrorist attacks which have undermined peace and security in
Somalia, and reiterating its willingness to take action against those whose behaviour threatens
the peace, stability, or security of Somalia,
“Welcoming the Federal Government of Somalia’s commitment to improving human rights
in Somalia, expressing its concern at the reports of violations of human rights, including
extrajudicial killings, violence against women, children and journalists,
arbitrary detention and pervasive sexual and gender-based violence,
particularly in camps for internally displaced persons, and underscoring the need to end impunity, uphold human rights and to hold accountable
those who commit any such related crimes,
“Underlining the importance of effectively-coordinated international support to the
Federal Government of Somalia in line with the President’s Six Pillar Policy
priorities, and in this regard looking forward to the Conference on Somalia in Brussels scheduled for September 2013,
“Taking note of the Federal Government of Somalia’s intention to implement the “New
Deal for Engagement in Fragile States” in Somalia,
“Welcoming the appointment of Mr Nicholas Kay as the Secretary-General’s Special
Representative in Somalia (SRSG), and underlining its appreciation for the outgoing SRSG, Dr Augustine Mahiga for all his
efforts towards greater peace and stability in Somalia,
“Considering the recommendations of the Secretary-General in his letter of
19 April 2013 to the Security Council,
“1. Decides to establish the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) by
3 June 2013, under the leadership of a Special Representative of the
Secretary-General (SRSG), for an initial period of twelve months with the
intention to renew for further periods as appropriate, and in accordance with
the recommendation of the Secretary-General;
“2. Decides that the mandate of UNSOM shall be as follows:
(a) To provide United Nations “good
offices” functions, supporting the Federal Government of Somalia’s peace and
reconciliation process;
(b) To support the Federal Government
of Somalia, and AMISOM as appropriate, by providing strategic policy advice on
peacebuilding and statebuilding, including on:
(i) Governance;
(ii) security
sector reform, rule of law (including police, justice and corrections within
the framework of the United Nations Global Focal Point), disengagement of
combatants, disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration, maritime security
and mine action;
(iii)the development
of a federal system; the constitutional review process and subsequent
referendum on the constitution; and preparations for elections in 2016;
(c) To assist the Federal Government of
Somalia in coordinating international donor support, in particular on security
sector assistance and maritime security, working with bilateral and
multilateral partners, and in full respect of the sovereignty of Somalia;
(d) To help build the capacity of the
Federal Government of Somalia to:
(i)
promote respect for human rights and women’s empowerment, including through the
provision of Gender Advisers and Human Rights Advisers;
(ii) promote
child protection and to implement the relevant Somali Government action plans
on children and armed conflict, including through the provision of Child
Protection Advisers;
(iii)prevent
conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence, including through the
provision of Women’s Protection Advisers;
(iv) strengthen
Somalia’s justice institutions and to help ensure accountability in particular
with respect to crimes against women and children;
(e) To monitor, help investigate and
report to the Council on, and help prevent:
(i) any
abuses or violations of human rights or violations of international
humanitarian law committed in Somalia, including through the deployment of
human rights observers;
(ii) any violations or abuses committed
against children in Somalia;
(iii)any violations
or abuses committed against women, including all forms of sexual and
gender-based violence in armed conflict;
“3. Underlines the importance of Somali ownership in the context of United Nations
support, and in this regard requests the SRSG to align
closely United Nations Country Team activities in Somalia with the priorities
of UNSOM and to coordinate United Nations activities with the Federal
Government of Somalia, as well as the African Union (including AMISOM), IGAD,
the European Union and other regional, bilateral and multilateral partners in
Somalia;
“4. Decides that UNSOM shall be based in Mogadishu and deployed further across
Somalia, as requested by the Federal Government of Somalia and as conditions
permit, in line with the arrangements set out by the Secretary-General in his
letter of 19 April 2013 to the Council;
“5. Recalls paragraphs 20 and 21 of resolution 2093 (2013) in relation to UNSOM as a
structurally integrated United Nations Mission, welcomes the proposed leadership and coordination structures, with a clear
delineation of duties as outlined in the Secretary General’s letter of 19 April
2013;
“6. Emphasises in particular the need to ensure an integrated United Nations effort
under the strategic direction of the SRSG and for the United Nations to work in
a coordinated manner with AMISOM;
“7. Reiterates that with immediate effect, all appropriate activities of the United
Nations Country Team should be fully coordinated with the SRSG, including
through establishing joint teams and joint strategies, while ensuring the
humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence of humanitarian
assistance;
“8. Stresses the need for the Federal Government of Somalia to ensure that all
perpetrators of serious violations and abuses of human rights and serious
violations of international humanitarian law are held accountable, and emphasises the importance of UNSOM supporting the Government of Somalia in
developing and implementing a national strategy for preventing and responding
to sexual and gender-based violence;
“9. Encourages the implementation of the Somali Maritime Security Strategy, developed
through the Kampala Process, which will assist the international community in
coordinating with the Somali authorities on Somali maritime challenges,
including capacity-building and development, for the benefit of the Somali
people and in full respect of Somali sovereignty;
“10. Recognises the security constraints outlined by the Secretary-General, underlines the importance of the safety of United Nations staff, and in this regard welcomes AMISOM’s commitment to provide a guard force of 311 troops as requested
in paragraph 2 of resolution 2093 (2013);
“11. Emphasises the importance of UNSOM adhering to the Secretary-General’s Human Rights
and Due Diligence Policy and the United Nations Zero-Tolerance Policy on Sexual
Exploitation and Abuse;
“12. Underlines the importance of UNSOM cooperating with the Somalia and Eritrea
Monitoring Group in the relevant areas of their respective mandates;
“13. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council regularly informed of
the implementation of UNSOM’s mandate, including the steps he is taking to ensure
the presence of a structurally integrated mission by 1 January 2014,
as well as an assessment on the political and security implications of wider
United Nations deployments across Somalia, with a first report no later than 2
September 2013 and every 90 days thereafter;
“14. Decides to review the mandate of UNSOM no later than 30 April 2014;
“15. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.”
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The 6957th and 6958th Meetings were closed.
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