Without a predictable financing mechanism, the mission remains trapped in a cycle of insecurity, mounting arrears and political instability.
The governments of Somalia and the United Kingdom, the African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) met in New York on 25 September to strengthen backing for the AU Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Commitments made showed renewed political momentum for the mission, but unpredictable funding and rising al-Shabaab attacks still threaten AUSSOM and Somalia's stability.
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Source: MSN News
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