UN Security Council
2008

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; 18. Reaffirms its previous resolution 1612 (2005) on children and armed conflict and recalls the subsequent conclusions of the Security Council Working 08-34379 5 S/RES/1814 (2008) Group on Children in Armed Conflict pertaining to parties to the armed conflict in Somalia (S/AC.51/2007/14); 19. Recalls that, pursuant to Article 65 of the United Nations Charter, the Economic and Social Council may furnish information to the Security Council and shall assist the Security Council upon its request; 20. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter. 6 08-34379