United Nations Security Council Resolution 2741 – The situation in Somalia (ATMIS) (UNSOS)

Resolution 2741 (2024)

The Security Council,

Recalling all its previous resolutions and statements of its President on the situation in Somalia,

Reaffirming its full respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and unity of Somalia,

Underscoring the importance of consolidating the peace and security gains made in Somalia, and reiterating the need to pursue a holistic approach that reinforces the foundations of peace and stability, in line with priorities defined by the Government of Somalia,

Taking note of the Federal Government of Somalia’s (FGS) report dated 11 April 2024 pursuant to paragraph 10 of resolution 2710 (2023), and its request for continued support with the development of its security sector,

Taking note of the African Union Peace and Security Council’s communiqué of 20 June 2024,

Taking note of the decision by the African Union Peace and Security Council to endorse Somalia’s request for a phased approach to the Phase 3 drawdown of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), with 2000 troops leaving by 30 June 2024 and a further 2000 troops by 30 September 2024,

Anticipating by 31 July 2024, by the African Union Commission, the completion of the Concept of Operations (CONOPs) for an African Union-led peace support operation in Somalia to replace ATMIS, and noting that this CONOPs is to be completed in consultation with ATMIS, the Federal Government of Somalia and all relevant stakeholders,

Expressing grave concern that Al-Shabaab continues to pose a serious threat to the peace, security and stability of Somalia and the region,

Condemning in the strongest possible terms terrorist attacks in Somalia and neighbouring states,

Calling on all parties to act in full compliance with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law,

Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS)

1. Recalls paragraph 22 of resolution 2628 (2022), as most recently extended by resolution 2710 (2023), and further extends its authorisations until 12 August 2024;

2. Authorises the Member States of the African Union to continue to deploy up to 14,626 uniformed personnel, inclusive of 1,040 police personnel, to ATMIS until 30 June 2024, and to complete the African Union-Federal Government of Somalia agreed drawdown of 2,000 ATMIS personnel by this date;

3. Authorises the Member States of the African Union to deploy up to 12,626 uniformed personnel, inclusive of 1,040 police personnel, to ATMIS from 1 July 2024 until 12 August 2024;

4. Encourages the traditional donors to ATMIS to continue supporting ATMIS until its planned exit by 31 December 2024, calls for the enlargement and diversification of the donor base to provide the necessary funding for ATMIS and for the UNSOS administered Trust Fund in support of Somali security forces, and emphasises that additional support to ATMIS and Somali security forces will enable Somalia to bolster its fight against Al-Shabaab and improve peace and security in Somalia and the region;

United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS)

5. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide a logistical support package, and, in consultation with the African Union and the FGS, to update the logistical support plan as appropriate, in full compliance with the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP), through UNSOS for:

a. the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) on a cost-recovery basis;

b. ATMIS uniformed personnel in line with paragraphs 2 and 3 to this resolution, and on the basis set out in paragraph 2 of resolution 2245 (2015); and,

c. up to 85 ATMIS civilians, to support ATMIS’ military and police tasks and enhance coordination between the United Nations, African Union and Somalia;

6. Recalls paragraph 2 of resolution 2245 (2015) and decides to continue the provision outlined in subparagraphs (f) and (g) to cover 18,900 personnel, rising to 20,900 personnel from 1 July 2024, from the Somali National Army or Somali National Police Force on joint or coordinated operations with ATMIS in full compliance with HRDDP, until 12 August 2024;

Maintaining momentum on security transition

7. Recalls Somalia’s report of 11 April 2024 on its future security requirements, encourages Somalia to continue to develop and implement its Security Sector Development Plan so Somalia can eventually assume full responsibility for and ownership of its security, and, at the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, calls on Somalia’s security partners to continue to support the implementation of this plan, and to participate actively in coordination efforts;

8. Recognises the work done by the African Union and Somalia so far to establish an agreed concept of operations for an African Union-led peace support operation to follow ATMIS, and takes note of the African Union Peace and Security Council’s request for the African Union Commission, in consultation with ATMIS, the Federal Government of Somalia, and all relevant stakeholders, to finalise the CONOPs for the new mission by 31 July 2024;

9. Encourages the African Union Commission to include in the CONOPs:

a. benchmarks, with clear indicators and milestones to measure progress;

b. a comprehensive exit strategy;

10. Signals its intention, upon receipt of this CONOPs from the African Union Peace and Security Council, to:

a. schedule a Security Council meeting by 2 August 2024 to review the CONOPs and next steps;

b. request the Secretary-General to work urgently with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and in consultation with Somalia, the troop-contributing countries, the European Union and other donors, to:

i. finalise the overall design of the follow-on mission to ATMIS, including implications for the UN;

ii. provide an estimation of the resources required and costs thereof;

iii. articulate a range of options for financing the mission, including, but not limited to, the framework established by resolution 2719 (2023) and considering any requirements to implement these options, if they are necessary;

11. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted by the Security Council at its 9677th meeting, on 28 June 2024