Adopted by the Security Council at its 6127th meeting, on 26 May 2009
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous resolutions and statements of its President concerning the situation in Somalia,
Recalling its resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) on women and peace and security, 1674 (2006) and 1738 (2006) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, and 1539 (2004) and 1612 (2005) on children and armed conflict,
Reaffirming its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia,
Reiterating its commitment to a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the situation in Somalia,
Further reaffirming that the Djibouti Agreement represents the basis for a resolution of the conflict in Somalia, and stressing the importance of broad-based and representative institutions reached through a political process ultimately inclusive of all,
Welcoming in this regard the election by the Transitional Federal Parliament of Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed as President of Somalia, the subsequent appointment of a new Unity Cabinet under the Transitional Federal Government, and its relocation to Mogadishu,
Commending the contribution of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) to lasting peace and stability in Somalia, expressing its appreciation for the continued commitment of troops to AMISOM by the Governments of Uganda and Burundi, and condemning any hostilities towards AMISOM and the Transitional Federal Government,
Commending the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, and reaffirming its strong support for his efforts,
Stressing the importance of the re-establishment, training, equipping and retention of Somali security forces, which is vital for the long-term stability of Somalia, and welcoming President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed’s focus on peace through strengthening the security sector, as his government’s leading priority,
Reiterating its serious concern at the renewed fighting in Somalia and reaffirming its support for the Transitional Federal Government,
Reiterating its serious concern at the worsening humanitarian situation in Somalia and calling on all Member States to contribute to current and future consolidated humanitarian appeals,
Recognizing the commitment of the Transitional Federal Government to address the humanitarian situation in Somalia and encouraging it to continue to work with the United Nations to build the capacity of its institutions to this end,
Expressing its concern that serious crimes, in particular killing and maiming, have been committed against civilians and humanitarian staff, in the ongoing conflict in Somalia and reaffirming the importance of the fight against impunity,
Recalling its resolution 1844 (2008), imposing measures against those individuals or entities who have been designated as engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of Somalia, acting in violation of the arms embargo or obstructing humanitarian assistance to Somalia,
Recognizing that the ongoing instability in Somalia contributes to the problem of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, stressing the need for a comprehensive response by the international community to tackle piracy and its underlying causes, and welcoming the efforts of the Contact Group for Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, States and international and regional organizations,
Welcoming the Secretary-General’s report (S/2009/210) and its recommendations for continued action on the political, security and recovery tracks by the Transitional Federal Government with the support of the international community,
Determining that the situation in Somalia constitutes a threat to international peace and security in the region,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
1. Calls on all Somali parties to support the Djibouti Agreement, and welcomes in this regard, President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed’s call for all opposition groups to support this process;
2. Requests the Secretary-General, through his Special Representative for Somalia, to work with the international community to continue to facilitate reconciliation;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to include in his next report recommendations on ways to strengthen the Djibouti peace process;
4. Underlines the crucial importance of all parties taking appropriate measures to ensure, without delay, unhindered humanitarian access and assistance to the Somali people;