10 March 2011 [1]
26 May
2011
10 March 2011
The Security Council, under the Chinese presidency, holds an open debate [2], with 38 speakers and briefings by the Secretary-General, the Somali prime minister and the AU. The Council adopts a presidential statement [3] stressing the need for a comprehensive strategy on Somalia and calls for further action in the areas of political process, including on post-transitional arrangements; security and support for AMISOM; humanitarian assistance; protection of civilians; socioeconomic development; counter-terrorism; and counter-piracy efforts.