African Union Transition Mission in Somalia Authorization Extended as Security Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution 2710 (2023)

The Security Council on November 15, 2023 unanimously adopted resolutions 2710 (2023) and 2711 (2023) to extend the authorization of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and renew sanctions on Al-Shabaab, respectively. The ATMIS extension, valid until June 30, 2024, permits the deployment of up to 17,626 uniformed personnel until December 31, 2023,...