Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2009-02-03 - Redelegation of .SO (Somalia) Domain
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2009-02-03 - Redelegation of .SO (Somalia) Domain
Board approved proposed redelegation of the .SO domain to the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia.
- Proceed with redelegation process pursuant to IANA Functions processes
- Responsible entity: IANA Functions Department
- Due date: Per IANA Functions processes
- Implementation date: Completed per IANA Functions processes
Whereas, the .SO top-level domain is the designated country-code for Somalia.
Whereas, ICANN has received a request for redelegation of .SO to the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia.
Whereas, ICANN has reviewed the request, and has determined that the proposed redelegation would be in the best interest of the local and global Internet communities.
Whereas, the ICANN Board the board is satisfied with the IANA assessment and believes that the applicant meets the relevant policy criteria.
It is hereby resolved (2009-02-03-06) , that the proposed redelegation of the .SO domain to the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia is approved.
- No additional funding provided.
- Redelegation report at http://www.iana.org/reports/2009/so-report-03feb2009.html.