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with a view to implementing
remedial actions aimed at
improving offensive operations
against Al Shaabab and directs
UNSOS to provide the identified
support requirements as agreed
with AMISOM and SNSF
leadership.
Underscores the critical
importance of enhanced support
to AMISOM and specifically reiterates the need for the
generation and deployment of
operational enablers and force
multipliers, including pledged
helicopters from Ethiopia, Kenya
and Uganda and, therefore
requests the UN to expedite the
finalisation of Letters of Assist in
order to allow for their
deployment as Mission assets,
taking due consideration of the
high-intensity nature of
AMISOM operations. In
addition, the AU Commission
should report back to the Summit
on the progress made in the
authorisation and deployment of
these Mission assets, not later
than 30 days from the adoption
of this Declaration.
Commends all T/PCCs and other
AU Member States for their
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various contributions to
AMISOM operations and
encourages other international
partners to contribute and deploy
air assets in order to facilitate
AMISOM operations.
Requests FGS, AMISOM,
T/PCCs and relevant partners to
enhance coordination especially
in information sharing and
communications as part of efforts
to revitalise offensive operations
in Somalia against Al Shaabab.
Reiterates the critical importance
of a viable and strong SNSF to
the success of AMISOM and
therefore calls upon all relevant
stakeholders to redouble support
to the SNSF through timely,
enhanced and better coordinated
training and, through the
provision of appropriate
infrastructure, equipment and
ammunition and further calls
upon the FGS, the UN and other
international partners, to renew
their commitments to the
effective implementation of the
Gulwaade Plan, including
through the expansion of UN
support beyond the authorised
strength of 10,900 SNA
personnel, in strict conformity