UN Security Council
2015

Council by no later than 30 September 2015; UNSOM 21. Decides to extend UNSOM’s mandate, as set out in paragraph 1 of resolution 2158 (2014) until 30 March 2016; 22. Underscores the importance of UNSOM’s support to the political process, in particular supporting the preparation of an inclusive, realistic and legitimate electoral process in 2016; 23. Welcomes the strong relationship between UNSOM and AMISOM, welcomes in particular the key role played by the UN Special Representative a nd the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the AU Commission in ensuring the organisations work closely together, and underlines the importance of both entities strengthening further that relationship to ensure that the activities of both entities support the political process; 24. Requests UNSOM, subject to strict adherence to UN security requirements and in the context of the evolving security situation, to strengthen its presence in all capitals of Interim Regional Administrations to support st rategically the political and peace and reconciliation process, including by engaging with the Interim Regional Administrations in support of a federal structure, taking into