Security Council resolution 1801 (2008) [on renewal of the authorization of the African Union to maintain the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for a period of 6 months]
Symbol: S/RES/1801(2008)
Date: 2008-02-20
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/63 [84] SOMALIA SITUATION
Subjects: African Union Mission in Somalia|African Union|Somalia. Transitional Federal Institutions|UN Political Office for Somalia|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Political Office for Somalia|Somalia. National Reconciliation Congress|Somalia. Transitional Federal Government|World Food Programme|UN. Security Council. Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict|League of Arab States|Intergovernmental Authority on Development|European Union|UN. Contact Group on Somalia|Transitional Federal Charter of the Somali Republic (2004)|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|INTERNAL SECURITY|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|SOMALIA|SOMALIA SITUATION|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|FINANCIAL RESOURCES|EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES|INTERIM GOVERNMENTS|INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION|RECONCILIATION|POLITICAL LEADERS|CIVIL SOCIETY|ELECTIONS|ARMS EMBARGO|CARGO SHIPS|PIRACY|MARITIME SAFETY|HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICTS|RELIEF PERSONNEL|STAFF SECURITY|CHILDREN IN ARMED CONFLICTS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: BURKINA FASO
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: COSTA RICA
vote: yes
country: CROATIA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: INDONESIA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: yes
country: SOUTH AFRICA
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VIET NAM
vote: yes

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               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
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               Resolution 1801 (2008)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5842nd meeting, on
               20 February 2008

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Somalia, in
               particular resolution 733 (1992), resolution 1356 (2001), resolution 1425 (2002),
               resolution 1725 (2006), resolution 1744 (2007) and resolution 1772 (2007), the
               statements of its President, in particular those of 13 July 2006 (S/PRST/2006/31),
               22 December 2006 (S/PRST/2006/59), 30 April 2007 (S/PRST/2007/13), 14 June
               2007 (S/PRST/2007/19) and 19 December 2007 (S/PRST/2007/49),
                    Reaffirming its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political
               independence and unity of Somalia,
                     Reiterating its commitment to a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the
               situation in Somalia through the Transitional Federal Charter, stressing the
               importance of broad-based and representative institutions reached through a
               political process ultimately inclusive of all, as envisaged in the Transitional Federal
               Charter, and reiterating its support for Somalia’s Transitional Federal Institutions,
                    Welcoming the appointment by President Yusuf of Prime Minister Nur “Adde”
               Hassan Hussein, the subsequent appointment of a new Cabinet under the
               Transitional Federal Government, and the relocation of the Transitional Federal
               Government to Mogadishu,
                     Commending the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General
               (SRSG), Mr. Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, and affirming its strong support for his
               efforts,
                    Underlining the importance of providing and maintaining stability and security
               throughout Somalia, and underscoring the importance of disarmament,
               demobilization and reintegration of militia and ex-combatants in Somalia,
                     Condemning all acts of violence and extremism inside Somalia, and expressing
               its concern regarding the continued violence inside Somalia,
                    Stressing concern at the upsurge in piracy off the Somali coast described in
               paragraph 22 of the Secretary-General’s report, and recalling the joint communiqué
               of the International Maritime Organization and the World Food Programme of
               10 July 2007,

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                     Reiterating its appreciation of the efforts of the international community, in
               particular the African Union, as well as the League of Arab States, the
               Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the European Union, to promote
               peace, stability and reconciliation in Somalia, and welcoming their continued
               engagement,
                     Recalling that cooperation between the United Nations and the regional
               arrangements in matters relating to the maintenance of peace and security, as are
               appropriate for regional action, is an integral part of collective security as provided
               for in the Charter of the United Nations,
                     Welcoming the communiqué of the African Union Peace and Security Council
               of 18 January 2008, which states that the African Union will extend the mandate of
               its mission to Somalia (AMISOM) for an additional six months,
                    Emphasizing the contribution that AMISOM and its Ugandan and Burundian
               contingents are making to lasting peace and stability in Somalia, including the
               important work that the Ugandan forces have carried out in providing medical care
               for Somali citizens, condemning any hostility towards them, and urging all parties in
               Somalia and the region to support and cooperate with AMISOM,
                    Welcoming the sustained commitment of the Government of Uganda to
               supporting the efforts of AMISOM over the last year and to the Government of
               Burundi for its recent deployment,
                    Taking note of the Secretary-General’s report on Somalia of 7 November 2007
               (S/2007/658), in particular paragraph 32, and expressing its appreciation for his
               support of AMISOM,
                     Underlining that the full deployment of AMISOM will help facilitate the full
               withdrawal of other foreign forces from Somalia and help create the conditions for
               lasting peace and stability there,
                     Noting that the communiqué of the African Union Peace and Security Council
               of 18 January 2008 calls for the United Nations to deploy a peacekeeping operation
               to Somalia that will support the long-term stabilization and post-conflict restoration
               in the country,
                     Recalling the request in its statement of 19 December 2007 (S/PRST/2007/49)
               that the Secretary-General report to the Security Council on the development of
               contingency plans for the possible deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping
               operation to succeed AMISOM, as set out in resolution 1772 (2007),
                     Determining that the situation in Somalia continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                     1.    Decides to renew the authorization of Member States of the African
               Union to maintain a mission in Somalia for a further period of six months, which
               shall be authorized to take all necessary measures as appropriate to carry out the
               mandate set out in paragraph 9 of resolution 1772 (2007) and underlines, in
               particular, that AMISOM is authorized to take all necessary measures as appropriate
               to provide security for key infrastructure and to contribute, as may be requested and
               within its capabilities, to the creation of the necessary security conditions for the
               provision of humanitarian assistance;


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                2.   Affirms that the provisions set out in paragraphs 11 and 12 of resolution
           1772 (2007) shall continue to apply to the mission referred to in paragraph 1 above;
                 3.   Urges Member States of the African Union to contribute to AMISOM in
           order to help facilitate the full withdrawal of other foreign forces from Somalia and
           help create the conditions for lasting peace and stability there;
                4.   Urges Member States to provide financial resources, personnel,
           equipment and services for the full deployment of AMISOM;
                5.    Reaffirms its intention to take measures against those who seek to
           prevent or block a peaceful political process, or those who threaten the Transitional
           Federal Institutions or AMISOM by force, or take action that undermines stability in
           Somalia or the region;
                6.    Looks forward to the Secretary-General’s forthcoming report, due on
           10 March 2008, including on specific options to strengthen the ability of the United
           Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS), to support further the full
           deployment of AMISOM, and to prepare for the possible deployment of a United
           Nations peacekeeping force to succeed AMISOM, and affirms its intention to meet
           again promptly following the release of the report to consider what further action it
           might take in light of options and recommendations contained within it;
                 7.   Requests the Secretary-General to continue and intensify his efforts to
           promote an ongoing political process which is ultimately inclusive of all, including
           by assisting the Transitional Federal Institutions’ role in delivering this and services
           to the Somali people and by working together with the international community,
           including the African Union, the League of Arab States, the Intergovernmental
           Authority on Development, the European Union, and the International Contact
           Group on Somalia and its members;
                 8.   Calls upon all international organizations and Member States to support
           the SRSG in his work in order to enhance security and bring a comprehensive and
           lasting peace to Somalia and requests that they work through him at all times so that
           a coordinated effort can be attained;
                 9.   Urges the Transitional Federal Institutions and all parties in Somalia to
           respect the conclusions of the National Reconciliation Congress (NRC) and to
           sustain an equally inclusive ongoing political process thereafter, ultimately
           involving all stakeholders including political leaders, clan leaders, religious leaders,
           the business community, and representatives of civil society such as women’s
           groups and encourages them to unite behind the efforts to promote such an inclusive
           dialogue;
                 10. Welcomes the efforts of the Transitional Federal Government towards
           producing a plan for implementing the NRC conclusions including the completion
           of the constitutional process, and reiterates the need for agreement on a
           comprehensive and lasting cessation of hostilities and a road map of the critical path
           for the remainder of the transitional process, including free and democratic elections
           in 2009 as set out in Somalia’s Transitional Federal Charter;
                11. Emphasizes the continued contribution made to Somalia’s peace and
           security by the arms embargo imposed by resolution 733 (1992), as elaborated and
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               those of the region, comply fully with it, and reiterates its intention to consider
               ways to strengthen its effectiveness;
                     12. Encourages Member States whose naval vessels and military aircraft
               operate in international waters and airspace adjacent to the coast of Somalia to be
               vigilant to any incidents of piracy therein and to take appropriate action to protect
               merchant shipping, in particular the transportation of humanitarian aid, against any
               such act, in line with relevant international law, and welcomes the contribution made
               by France to protect the World Food Programme naval convoys and the support now
               provided by Denmark to this end;
                     13. Reaffirms its previous resolutions 1325 (2000) on women, peace and
               security, and 1674 (2006) and 1738 (2006) on the protection of civilians in armed
               conflict, and stresses the responsibility of all parties and armed groups in Somalia to
               take appropriate steps to protect the civilian population in the country, consistent
               with international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law, in particular by
               avoiding any indiscriminate attacks on populated areas;
                     14. Strongly supports and encourages the ongoing humanitarian relief efforts
               in Somalia, recalls its resolution 1502 (2003) on the protection of humanitarian and
               United Nations personnel, calls on all parties and armed groups in Somalia to take
               appropriate steps to ensure the safety and security of AMISOM and humanitarian
               personnel, and grant timely, safe and unhindered access for the delivery of
               humanitarian assistance to all those in need, and urges the countries in the region to
               facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance by land or via air and sea ports;
                     15. Reaffirms its previous resolution 1612 (2005) on children and armed
               conflict and recalls the subsequent conclusions of the Security Council Working
               Group on Children in Armed Conflict pertaining to parties to the armed conflict in
               Somalia (S/AC.51/2007/14);
                    16.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.




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