UN Security Council
2021

those who are using Somali territory to plan, facilitate, or undertake criminal acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea, and calls upon Member Stat es to assist Somalia, at the request of Somali authorities and with notification to the Secretary -General, to strengthen maritime capacity in Somalia, including regional authorities and, stresses that any measures undertaken pursuant to this paragraph shal l be consistent with applicable international law, in particular international human rights law; 8. Encourages the Federal Government of Somalia to accede to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, and develop a corresponding legal architecture as part of its efforts to target money laundering and financial support structures on which piracy networks survive; 9. Calls upon States to cooperate, as appropriate, on the issue of hostage taking, and the prosecution of suspected pirates for taking hostages; 10. Recognizes the need for Member States, international and regional organizations, and other appropriate partners to exchange evidence and information for anti-piracy law enforcement purposes with a view to ensuring effectiv e arrest, 4/7 21-17997 S/RES/2608 (2021)