S/RES/2372 (2017)
United Nations
Security Council
Distr.: General
30 August 2017
Resolution 2372 (2017)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 8035th meeting, on
30 August 2017
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous resolutions and statements of its President on the
situation in Somalia,
Underlining its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political
independence, and unity of Somalia,
Condemning Al Shabaab attacks in Somalia and beyond, expressing serious
concern at the ongoing threat posed by Al Shabaab, and underlining its concern that
Al Shabaab continues to hold territory and extort revenue in Somalia,
Expressing outrage at the loss of civilian life in Al Shabaab attacks, and
paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifices made by the African Union Mission in
Somalia (AMISOM) and Somali Security Forces personnel in the fight against Al
Shabaab, and recognizing the need to preserve the gains made through their
commitment,
Reiterating its determination to support efforts to reduce the threat posed by Al
Shabaab in Somalia, and underlining its commitment to support an inclusive
Somali-led political peace and reconciliation process,
Condemning the continued violations and abuses of human rights and
violations of international humanitarian law in Somalia in particular the deliberate
targeting of civilians,
Welcoming the positive contributions that the UN Support Office in Somalia
(UNSOS) has made to supporting the gains made by AMISOM and the UN
Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), and underscoring the importance of an
effective partnership between the United Nations, the African Union (AU) and
Member States in Somalia,
Recognizing that the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has the primary
responsibility to protect its citizens and build its own national security forces,
noting that these forces should be inclusive and representative of Somalia and act in
full compliance with their obligations under international humanitarian law and
international human rights law,
17-15121 (E)
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