United Nations Security Council Resolution 1863
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1863, adopted unanimously on January 16, 2009, after recalling resolutions 733
(1992), 751
(1992), 1356
(2001), 1425
(2002), 1519
(2003), 1725
(2006), 1744
(2007), 1772
(2007), 1801
(2008), 1811
(2008), 1814
(2008), 1831
(2008) and 1844
(2008) on the situation in Somalia
, the Council its intention to establish a peace-keeping force in war-torn Somalia
and called on Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
to develop, by April 15, 2009, a mandate for the proposed mission, which would replace the existing African Union force in the country (AMISOM).
force in Somalia and progress in the political process and security conditions on the ground. The Council called on the Secretary-General to also include in his report a mandate for the force, who's tasks would be to assist the delivery of Humanitarian aid to Somali civilians, protect government officials and buildings and as well as United Nations
staff, to monitor the implementation of the Djibouti Peace Agreement and any subsequent cease fires and to build up Somalia's security forces.
of the United Nations Charter
, renewed the African Union's mission in Somalia for another six months and authorized AMISOM to take all necessary measures to protect key infrastructure in Somalia, as well as to create the appropriate security conditions for the delivery of humanitarian aid. It also requested that the African Union maintain AMISOM's deployment and reinforce the original 8,000-troop deployment in order to enhance the mission's capability to carry out its mandate and to protect key installations around the capital, Mogadishu
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The Security Council also called on the Secretary-General to establish a Trust Fund for African Union forces in the country until United Nations peace-keeping troops could arrive to assist in training Somali security forces. The Council also asked the Secretary-General to hold a donors' conference as soon as possible to gather contributions to the trust fund and also called on the African Union
to consult with the Secretary-General and submit budgetary requests to the fund. In response to a recommendation from the Secretary General, the Council approved the enhancement of AMISOM by transferring assets after the liquidation
of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea
(UNMEE).
In order for AMISOM’s forces to be incorporated into the proposed United Nations peacekeeping operation, the Security Council requested the Secretary-General provide a United Nations logistical support package to AMISOM, including equipment and services, until June 1, 2009, or until the Council reached a decision on establishing a United Nations force.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 733
United Nations Security Council Resolution 733, adopted unanimously on January 23, 1992, after expressing its alarm at the situation in Somalia regarding the heavy loss of life, destruction to property and threat to regional stability, the Council, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations...
(1992), 751
United Nations Security Council Resolution 751
United Nations Security Council Resolution 751, adopted unanimously on April 24, 1992, after reaffirming resolutions 733 and 746 and considering a report by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali on the ongoing civil war in Somalia, the Council established a United Nations Operation in...
(1992), 1356
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1356
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1356, adopted unanimously on June 19, 2001, after reaffirming resolutions 733 and 751 on the situation in Somalia, the Council exempted non-lethal military equipment from the arms embargo against the country.The Security Council expressed its desire for...
(2001), 1425
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1425
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1425, adopted unanimously on July 22, 2002, after recalling resolutions on the situation in Somalia, particularly resolutions 733 and 1407 , the Council established a panel of experts to investigate violations of the arms embargo against the country.The...
(2002), 1519
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1519
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1519, adopted unanimously on December 16, 2003, after recalling resolutions on the situation in Somalia, particularly resolutions 733 , 1356 , 1407 , 1425 and 1474 , the Council requested the establishment of a monitoring group to investigate violations...
(2003), 1725
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1725
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1725, adopted unanimously on December 6, 2006, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Somalia, particularly resolutions 733 , 1356 and 1425 , the Council authorised the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and African Union to...
(2006), 1744
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1744
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1744 was unanimously adopted on 21 February 2007.- Resolution :The Security Council this afternoon gave the green light to the African Union to establish a mission in Somalia for six months, and requested the Secretary-General to send a technical...
(2007), 1772
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1772
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1772 was unanimously adopted on 20 August 2007.- Resolution :The Security Council this morning authorized the African Union to maintain its operation in Somalia for a further six months, and to take all necessary measures to support dialogue and...
(2007), 1801
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1801
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1801 was unanimously adopted on 20 February 2008.- Resolution :The Security Council this afternoon extended its authorization of the African Union Mission in Somalia for a further period of six months, until 20 August.Unanimously adopting resolution 1801 ...
(2008), 1811
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1811
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1811 was unanimously adopted on 29 April 2008.- Resolution :Condemning flows of weapons and ammunition supplies to and through Somalia as a serious threat to peace and stability in that country, the Security Council reiterated this morning its intention to...
(2008), 1814
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1814
- Resolution :The Security Council this afternoon expressed its strong support for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s integrated strategy for building the foundations of peace and durable stability in Somalia, including plans for greater international presence on the ground in the troubled east...
(2008), 1831
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1831
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1831 was unanimously adopted on 19 August 2008.- Resolution :The Security Council this morning renewed its authorization of the African Union Mission in Somalia for a further period of six months....
(2008) and 1844
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1844
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1844 was unanimously adopted on 20 November 2008.- Resolution :The Security Council today strengthened the arms embargo on the violence-plagued nation of Somalia by specifying sanctions on violators and expanding the mandate of the Committee that oversees...
(2008) on the situation in Somalia
Somalia
Somalia , officially the Somali Republic and formerly known as the Somali Democratic Republic under Socialist rule, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. Since the outbreak of the Somali Civil War in 1991 there has been no central government control over most of the country's territory...
, the Council its intention to establish a peace-keeping force in war-torn Somalia
Somalia
Somalia , officially the Somali Republic and formerly known as the Somali Democratic Republic under Socialist rule, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. Since the outbreak of the Somali Civil War in 1991 there has been no central government control over most of the country's territory...
and called on Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon is the eighth and current Secretary-General of the United Nations, after succeeding Kofi Annan in 2007. Before going on to be Secretary-General, Ban was a career diplomat in South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the United Nations. He entered diplomatic service the year he...
to develop, by April 15, 2009, a mandate for the proposed mission, which would replace the existing African Union force in the country (AMISOM).
United Nations Peace Keeping force to Somalia
The resolution stated that the Security Council would further review the actual deployment of peace keeping force to Somalia on June 1, 2009. In the meantime, the Secretary General would compile a report that would include developments in Somalia, progress towards full deployment of the existing 3,200-strong African UnionAfrican Union
The African Union is a union consisting of 54 African states. The only all-African state not in the AU is Morocco. Established on 9 July 2002, the AU was formed as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity...
force in Somalia and progress in the political process and security conditions on the ground. The Council called on the Secretary-General to also include in his report a mandate for the force, who's tasks would be to assist the delivery of Humanitarian aid to Somali civilians, protect government officials and buildings and as well as United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
staff, to monitor the implementation of the Djibouti Peace Agreement and any subsequent cease fires and to build up Somalia's security forces.
Support of AMISOM
Welcoming AMISOM's contribution to lasting peace and stability in Somalia, the Security Council, acting under Chapter VIIChapter VII of the United Nations Charter
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter sets out the UN Security Council's powers to maintain peace. It allows the Council to "determine the existence of any threat to the peace, breach of the peace, or act of aggression" and to take military and nonmilitary action to "restore international peace...
of the United Nations Charter
United Nations Charter
The Charter of the United Nations is the foundational treaty of the international organization called the United Nations. It was signed at the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center in San Francisco, United States, on 26 June 1945, by 50 of the 51 original member countries...
, renewed the African Union's mission in Somalia for another six months and authorized AMISOM to take all necessary measures to protect key infrastructure in Somalia, as well as to create the appropriate security conditions for the delivery of humanitarian aid. It also requested that the African Union maintain AMISOM's deployment and reinforce the original 8,000-troop deployment in order to enhance the mission's capability to carry out its mandate and to protect key installations around the capital, Mogadishu
Mogadishu
Mogadishu , popularly known as Xamar, is the largest city in Somalia and the nation's capital. Located in the coastal Benadir region on the Indian Ocean, the city has served as an important port for centuries....
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The Security Council also called on the Secretary-General to establish a Trust Fund for African Union forces in the country until United Nations peace-keeping troops could arrive to assist in training Somali security forces. The Council also asked the Secretary-General to hold a donors' conference as soon as possible to gather contributions to the trust fund and also called on the African Union
African Union
The African Union is a union consisting of 54 African states. The only all-African state not in the AU is Morocco. Established on 9 July 2002, the AU was formed as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity...
to consult with the Secretary-General and submit budgetary requests to the fund. In response to a recommendation from the Secretary General, the Council approved the enhancement of AMISOM by transferring assets after the liquidation
Liquidation
In law, liquidation is the process by which a company is brought to an end, and the assets and property of the company redistributed. Liquidation is also sometimes referred to as winding-up or dissolution, although dissolution technically refers to the last stage of liquidation...
of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea
United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea
The United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea was established by the United Nations Security Council in July 2000 to monitor a ceasefire in the border war that began in 1998 between Ethiopia and Eritrea....
(UNMEE).
In order for AMISOM’s forces to be incorporated into the proposed United Nations peacekeeping operation, the Security Council requested the Secretary-General provide a United Nations logistical support package to AMISOM, including equipment and services, until June 1, 2009, or until the Council reached a decision on establishing a United Nations force.
Statements by Security Council members
| State | Notes |
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| Paul Tiendrebego, the Burkina Faso Burkina Faso Burkina Faso – also known by its short-form name Burkina – is a landlocked country in west Africa. It is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d'Ivoire to the southwest.Its size is with an estimated... representative to the United Nations, said that for some time the council has been faced with a dilemma in how to act effectively in chaotic situations, but believe they were laying an important milestone on the road to peace. He expressed sorrow at the fact the Resolution did not give a firmer commitment for its stated intentions, but still supported the process because it took into account the African Union's recemmemdations for strengthening AMISOM. He hoped the Council could quickly reach a decision to establish a United Nations mission and called on donors to contribute to the trust fund. |
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| Jean-Maurice Ripert, French Ambassador to the United Nations and current head of the Security Council, said France supported the Resolution and welcomed the unanimous adoption of it, and thanked the US ambassador for his involvement in moving it forward. "Failure to act was not an option in Somalia. To establish a peacekeeping operation now, when the situation was not right, however, would have sent the Blue Helmets to failure and would have created false hope among the population. The approach of the resolution sent a strong political signal to Somalia, namely that the Council was ready to create a peacekeeping mission once necessary conditions had been met." He also noted after the resignation of Somali President Aden Mohammed Nour and withdrawal of Ethiopian forces it was crucial that Somali parties implement the Djibouti Agreement and start work on improving security. "The resolution provided for support to AMISOM and supported the Joint Security Force. It called for establishment of a trust fund and a logistic support package for AMISOM. All that should be done quickly and with transparency." |
See also
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1801 to 1900 (2008 – 2009)
- Somali Civil WarSomali Civil WarThe Somali Civil War is an ongoing civil war taking place in Somalia. The conflict, which began in 1991, has caused destabilisation throughout the country, with the current phase of the conflict seeing the Somali government losing substantial control of the state to rebel forces...