A/RES/56/106
and others in their efforts to resolve the humanitarian, security and political crisis in
Somalia, and bearing in mind the respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and
unity of Somalia,
Noting with appreciation the continued efforts made by the Secretary-General
to assist the Somali people in their efforts to promote peace, stability and national
reconciliation,
Commending the initiative of the President of the Republic of Djibouti aimed
at restoring peace and stability in Somalia, and noting with appreciation the efforts
of the Government and people of Djibouti in hosting and facilitating the Somalia
National Peace Conference,
Welcoming the outcome of the Arta peace process, led by Djibouti and
sponsored by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, which provides for
the establishment of a transitional national parliament and the formation of a
transitional national government,
Noting with appreciation that the mandate provided in the three-year
transitional national charter emphasizes priorities, including reconciliation,
demobilization of armed militia, restitution of properties to their lawful owners,
holding of a national census, formulation of a new constitution, democratization,
rehabilitation, recovery and reconstruction,
Welcoming the efforts of the Transitional National Government of Somalia to
promote national reconciliation within Somalia, recognizing that progress has been
achieved in some regions in re-establishing economic and administrative stability,
and urging the Government, political and traditional leaders and factions to make
every effort to complete, without preconditions, the peace and reconciliation process
through dialogue and the involvement of all parties in a spirit of mutual
accommodation and tolerance,
Noting with concern that the lack of effective civil institutions in Somalia
continues to impede sustained comprehensive development and that, while the
environment has become more conducive to some reconstruction and developmentoriented work in certain parts of the country, the humanitarian and security situation
has remained fragile in other parts,
Reaffirming its support for the joint strategy for targeted assistance of the
United Nations system that is focused on the rehabilitation and reconstruction of
infrastructure and on sustainable community-based activities, as well as for the
importance it attaches to the need for effective coordination and cooperation among
the United Nations agencies and their partners,
Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General, 2
Deeply appreciative of the humanitarian assistance and rehabilitation support
rendered by a number of States and relevant organizations to alleviate the hardship
and suffering of the affected Somali population,
Recognizing that, while the humanitarian situation remains fragile in some
parts of Somalia, there is a need to continue the ongoing rehabilitation and
reconstruction process alongside the national reconciliation process, without
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