Security Council resolution 1910 (2010) [on renewal of the authorization of Member States of the African Union to maintain the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)]

Decides to authorize the Member States of the African Union to maintain the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) until 31 Jan. 2011, which shall be authorized to take all necessary measures to carry out its existing mandate as set out in para. 9 of resolution 1772 (2007); requests the African Union to maintain AMISOM's deployment in Somalia and to increase its force strength with a view to achieving AMISOM's originally mandated strength of 8,000 troops, thereby enhancing its ability to carry out its mandate in full; requests AMISOM to continue to assist the Transitional Federal Government in the development of the Somali Police Force and the National Security Force, and to assist the integration of Somali units trained by other member States or organizations inside and outside Somalia; requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide a logistical support package for AMISOM called for by resolution 1863 (2009), comprising equipment and services, including public information support, but not including the transfer of funds, as described in the Secretary-General's letter (S/2009/60) to the Security Council until 31 Jan. 2011; requests the Secretary-General to continue to assist the Transitional Federal Government in developing the transitional security institutions, including the Somali Police Force, and the National Security Force, and to continue to support the Transitional Federal Government in developing a national security strategy, which reflects respect for the rule of law and the protection of human rights, including plans for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, justice and corrections capacities, as well as the legal and policy framework for the operation of its security forces including governance, vetting and oversight mechanisms.

Adopted unanimously, 6266th meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2009-31 July 2010 - S/INF/65 - (SCOR, 65th year).