The Members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all
its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats
to international peace and security. They welcomed the efforts of the
Federal Government of Somalia with support from the African Union
Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to counter the threat posed by
Al-Shabaab, and urged Somalia leaders to work together on the fight
against terrorism.
The Members of the Security Council underlined the need to hold
perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible
acts of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice. They urged
all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law
and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with
all relevant authorities in this regard.
The Members of the Security Council reiterated that any acts of
terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their
motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed. They
reaffirmed the need for all States to combat by all means, in accordance
with the Charter of the United Nations and other obligations under
international law, including international human rights law,
international refugee law and international humanitarian law, threats to
international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.
The Members of the Security Council underlined the importance of
preserving the security gains achieved in Somalia and encouraged Member
States to increase the support provided to ATMIS, to enable it to
continue to effectively discharge its mandate, and to the Somalia
Security Forces, to support implementation of the Somalia Transition
Plan.
The Members of the Security Council reaffirmed their respect for the
sovereignty, political independence, territorial integrity and unity of
Somalia.
