Resolution 1831 (2008) / adopted by the Security Council at its 5957th meeting, on 19 August 2008
2008
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SymbolS/RES/1831(2008)
TitleResolution 1831 (2008) / adopted by the Security Council at its 5957th meeting, on 19 August 2008
Other titles
Security Council resolution 1831 (2008) [on renewal of the authorization of the African Union to maintain the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)]
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Summary
Decides to renew the authorization of Member States of the African Union (AU) to maintain a Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for a further period of 6 months, which shall be authorized to take all necessary measures as appropriate to carry out the mandate set out in paragraph 9 of resolution 1772 (2007) and underlines, in particular, that AMISOM is authorized to take all necessary measures as appropriate to provide security for key infrastructure and to contribute, as may be requested and within its capabilities, to the creation of the necessary security conditions for the provision of humanitarian assistance; urges Member States of the African Union to contribute to AMISOM in order to help facilitate the full withdrawal of other foreign forces from Somalia and help create the conditions for lasting peace and stability there; urges Member States to provide financial resources, personnel, equipment and services for the full deployment of AMISOM; encourages the Secretary-General to continue to explore with the AU Commission Chairperson, in coordination with donors, ways and means to strengthen UN logistical, political and technical support for the AU, to build the AU's institutional capacity to carry out its commitments in addressing the challenges it faces in supporting AMISOM, and to assist AMISOM's full deployment.
Action note2008-08-19
Vote summary
Adopted unanimously, 5957th meeting
DraftS/2008/556
Meeting record
S/PV.5957
Agenda information
S/63 [84] SOMALIA SITUATION
Date[New York] : UN, 19 Aug. 2008
Description
2 p.
Notes
Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2008-31 July 2009 - S/INF/64 - (SCOR, 63rd year).