Resolution 2009/09 - Concerning the situation in Somalia

Submitted to: Security Council
Subject: Piracy in Somalia
Proposed by: The Portuguese Republic

The General Assembly,

Noting with regret that despite the efforts of military aid from many nations, piracy is a continuing problem for Somalia,

Further noting that there were 111 attacks last year by Somalian pirates, and that that number is set to increase this year,

Conscious of the desire of the Somali government to be able to deal with piracy, but is not able to due to unavoidably insufficient training of forces, and loss of control over a large part of the country,

Stressing that further action is needed in the form of training for Somali forces and emphasis on peacekeeping in crucial areas if a long term solution to piracy in the area is to be found,

Calling all member states to take the issue of piracy very seriously, and to take into consideration the following actions,

1. Calls upon able member states to dispatch military training forces to Somalia to properly prepare Somali military and police forces to deal with piracy in their nation without the need to rely solely on military services from other nations;

2. Recommends that such training should equip Somali military and police forces to:
a. Protect citizens of the country who may be under threat from pirate activity, particularly those living in areas where levels of piracy are high,
b. Regain control over areas overwhelmed with pirate activity by re-establishing and reinforcing the law and dealing with pirates appropriately,
c. Work with other nations and organisations undertaking peacekeeping and/or military missions in Somalia to help strengthen the impact on the reduction of piracy, and to help the government regain control of the country;

3. Commits to the establishment of a suitable training facility in Somalia for such training activities to be carried out;

4. Encourages member states to donate, where able, to the funding for the establishment of a training facility and the provision of necessary equipment for the Somali forces;

5. Recommends that nations/organisations do not withdraw any peacekeeping and/or military missions which are currently combatting piracy in the area, so as to continue to support Somali forces;

6. Urges those member states with current peacekeeping and/or military missions in the area to refine their missions to further help combat piracy by:
a. Focusing attention to coastal areas on land where piracy is becoming a major threat, such as Eyl, Harardhere and many other towns, particularly those in the Puntland region,
b. Easing conflicts at the borders separating the area controlled by the TFG-ARS government from the Somaliland separatists and the Islamists, to aid the government in regaining control over the country;

7. Commends nations/organisations who are currently providing aid to Somalia in relation to this issue;

8. Expresses its hope that able nations will partake in the much needed training for Somali forces in order to increase the progress made towards overcoming piracy in the area.

Reply 1

gyyy2807

Brazil is happy to help with the training of Somali military forces. But, we would also like to see other nations doing this as well.

Reply 2

Mrgd291190

The Secretary General thanks Brazil for this support and certainly hopes that this resolution will succeed in its aim to call on many UN Member States to provide training and aid etc