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Operational Plan 2011-2016 DFID Somalia Updated December 2014

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After two decades of conflict, Somalia is the one of the world’s most fragile states. It remains a base for extremists, and insurgent groups and clan conflicts still affect parts of the country. While Somalia is moving towards a federal structure, a full political settlement has not yet been reached, and development needs are immense. Now, for the first time in a generation there is a real opportunity to address these challenges, with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) two years into its mandate, and resources available through the New Deal to support improved security, stability and services. The challenges facing the FGS are great - not least, reaching a national political settlement including the formation of federal member states, providing security, and holding national elections in 2016.Over 22,000 AMISOM troops are deployed in South Central Somalia under a United Nations Security Council mandate. These continue to play a vital role, alongside the Somali National Army (SNA), in clearing and holding territories recovered from Al Shabaab. The medium-term goal is for security to be delivered by Somali security institutions, operating under the rule of law.