UN Security Council
2018

16. Welcomes the development of a realistic conditions-based Transition Plan with clear target dates agreed by the Federal Government of Somalia, Federal Member States and international partners and formalised on 4 December 2017 at th e Security Conference in Mogadishu; 17. Underlines the importance of swift implementation of the National Security Architecture in order to develop Somali-led security institutions and forces, both military and civilian, that are capable, affordable, acce ptable and accountable with the ability to provide security and protection to the people of Somalia, in particular to deliver effective security and protection for women, children and persons in vulnerable situations, as part of a comprehensive approach to security, and emphasises the vital importance of the rule of law and civilian oversight of security forces complying with international humanitarian law and human rights law as applicable, in particular with respect to ending and preventing recruitment, re-recruitment and the use of children in armed conflict; 18. Welcomes the launch of Somalia’s National Strategy and Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, the development of Federal Member