Som@li Posted February 20, 2008 www.chinaview.cn 2008-02-21 06:04:09 Print UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- The UN Security Council renewed on Wednesday the mandate of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) for another six months. Unanimously adopting a resolution, the 15-member body said that "the situation in Somalia continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region." The African Union (AU) peacekeeping force shall be authorized to take "all necessary measures as appropriate" to provide for security and create conditions that facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance, according to the resolution. It urged AU member states to contribute to AMISOM "in order to help facilitate the full withdrawal of other foreign forces from Somalia and help ensure lasting peace and stability." It also called on the international community to provide assistance so as to facilitate the full deployment of AMISOM. The council warned of "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." The council requested UN Chief Ban Ki-moon to continue and intensify his efforts to promote an ongoing political process which is ultimately inclusive of all and called on all international organizations and member states to support the secretary-general in his work. AMISOM was initially authorized by the AU Peace and Security Council on Jan. 19, 2007 to provide for security and peacekeeping in the wake of heavy fightings in Somalia. A month later, the Security Council gave the green light to the African Union to establish the mission. Editor: Mu Xuequan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Centurion Posted February 21, 2008 Bloody hell, stretched the thread out of shape Anybody know who that is on our seat? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted February 21, 2008 ^Somalia's U.N. ambassador,Dr Elmi Ahmed Duale A great move from the UN. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NASSIR Posted February 21, 2008 Dabshid, could you resize the pic to atleast 400-350 pixels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
