UNSOM
United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia

Closure of UNSOM

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) was established on 3 June 2013. Its mandate ended on 31 October 2024, subsumed to the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS).

UN wishes peaceful Eid-al-Fitr to all Somalis

Mogadishu – The United Nations family in Somalia extends warm greetings to all Somalis on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr.

“The United Nations wishes a peaceful and safe Eid-al-Fitr to the people of Somalia as we come to the end of the holy month of Ramadan,” said the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan.

“The values and lessons of Ramadan – reflection, self-discipline, charity, and communal solidarity – are foundations on which to build Somalia’s progress and development. We will continue to support Somalis as they advance their national priorities. Ciid Wanaagsan,” he added.