A/HRC/RES/15/28
positive contribution of the African Union Mission in Somalia and troop-contributing
countries in this regard,
Reaffirming the efforts of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia and its
subnational entities,
Condemning the despicable terrorist attacks perpetrated in Kampala on 11 July 2010
against innocent civilians watching the final match of the 2010 Soccer World Cup
organized by Fédération internationale de football association,
Seriously concerned about the impact of the humanitarian and political crisis on the
enjoyment of all human rights, including civil, political, economic, social and cultural
rights and the right to development,
Emphasizing the need to tackle the root causes and effects of the prolonged socioeconomic and political crisis, including the increasing number of internally displaced
persons and refugees in neighbouring countries, human trafficking and piracy,
Stressing the primary responsibility of Somali authorities for the protection and
promotion of human rights,
Reiterating the fact that humanitarian, human rights and development assistance are
of paramount importance to alleviate poverty and to promote a more peaceful, stable,
equitable and democratic society in Somalia,
1.
Expresses its serious concern at the growing negative impact of the
prolonged instability of Somalia on neighbouring countries and beyond;
2.
Expresses its deep concern at the significant civilian casualties caused by
ongoing hostilities, the repeated attacks against peacekeeping forces and humanitarian
personnel, and the recruitment, training and use of children in the conflict;
3.
Also expresses its deep concern at the plight of internally displaced persons
and refugees and at the vast scale of displacement as a direct consequence of the conflict
and of violations of human rights and humanitarian law;
4.
Urges all parties to refrain from all forms of violence against the civilian
population, to actively prevent abuses of human rights and to allow unhindered access to
humanitarian assistance, in particular for the most vulnerable groups, such as women and
children;
5.
Strongly condemns the attacks and other acts of violence perpetrated by
terrorist groups, especially Al-Shabab, against the Transitional Federal Government, the
Somali people and the African Union Mission in Somalia, and also condemns the ongoing
takeover by force of several private media houses, especially in Mogadishu, by Al-Shabab
and its affiliates;
6.
Welcomes the recent statement made by the Special Representative of the
Secretary-General for Somalia, including on the situation of human rights in Somalia,
announcing the re-establishment of the presence of the United Nations inside Somalia;
7.
Recognizes the call of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and
the African Union to boost the composition of troops of the African Union Mission in
Somalia following the killing of innocent civilians in suicide attacks in Kampala;
8.
Urges the Transitional Federal Government, Member States, stakeholders
and the entire international community to continue to isolate and take all required measures
against individuals and entities whose actions threaten the peace, security or stability of
Somalia and of the region, including those engaged in terrorist acts, while ensuring that any
measure taken to counter terrorism complies with international law;
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