Resolution 2713 (2023) Adopted by the Security Council at its 9490th meeting, on 1 December 2023

The Security Council,

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

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

Commending the progress made in Somalia over the past ten years, and especially over the past two years in the fight against Al-Shabaab,

Emphasising that the purpose of this resolution is to degrade the threat posed by Al-Shabaab,

Degrading the threat posed by Al-Shabaab, and the Arms Embargo on Al-Shabaab

Expressing grave concern that Al-Shabaab continues to pose a serious threat to the peace, security and stability of Somalia and the region, and further expressing concern about the continued presence in Somalia of affiliates linked to ISIL/Da’esh,

Condemning in the strongest possible terms Al-Shabaab’s terrorist attacks, expressing deep concern at the loss of life from these attacks, further condemning Al-Shabaab’s radicalisation to violent ends and exploitation, including financially of communities, and reiterating its determination to support comprehensive efforts to reduce the threat posed by Al-Shabaab,

Strongly condemning the targeting of civilians, including humanitarian personnel and any unlawful attacks against civilian objects in situations of conflict, as well as the indiscriminate use of explosive weapons, in particular in densely populated areas, and the consequences for the civilian population, and calling upon all parties to the conflict to cease such practices in accordance with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law,