Resolution 1772 (2007) / adopted by the Security Council at its 5732nd meeting, on 20 August 2007

Security Council resolution 1772 (2007) [on authorization to member States of the African Union to maintain the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for a period of 6 months]

Decides to authorize member States of the African Union to maintain a mission in Somalia for a further period of 6 months, which shall be authorized to take all necessary measures as appropriate to carry out the following mandate: (a) to support dialogue and reconciliation in Somalia by assisting with the free movement, safe passage and protection of all those involved with the process referred to in paragraphs 1 to 5; (b) to provide, as appropriate, protection to the Transitional Federal Institutions to help them carry out their functions of government, and security for key infrastructure; (c) to assist, within its capabilities, and in coordination with other parties, with implementation of the National Security and Stabilization Plan, in particular the effective re-establishment and training of all-inclusive Somali security forces; (d) to contribute, as may be requested and within capabilities, to the creation of the necessary security conditions for the provision of humanitarian assistance; (e) to protect its personnel, facilities, installations, equipment and mission, and to ensure the security and freedom of movement of its personnel; decides that States providing supplies or technical assistance in accordance with paragraph 11 (b) above shall notify the Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) in advance and on a case-by-case basis.

Adopted unanimously, 5732nd meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2007-31 July 2008 - S/INF/63 - (SCOR, 62nd year).