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UN Communications Group in Somalia Welcomes International Women’s Day 2019

Mogadishu – The United Nations Communications Group in Somalia marks International Women’s Day by saluting the women of Somalia for their robust contribution to peace-building, reconciliation and the promotion of gender equality in their country.

08 Mar 2019

Community service and the rule of law go hand in hand: Colonel Faduma Mohamed

In her youth, Faduma Hassan Mohamed knew it would not be easy to become a police officer, given the prevailing views in Somali society that law enforcement was only suitable for men.

08 Mar 2019

Message from the Secretary-General on the Ethiopian Airlines crash

This is a very sad day for the United Nations. As you may know, today's (Sunday, 10 March) tragic plane crash in Ethiopia claimed many lives, including several of our own UN colleagues from multiple organisations of the UN system.

11 Mar 2019

In memory of our UNSOM colleague Oliver Vick

The United Nations family in Somalia mourns the tragic loss of our colleague, Oliver Vick, in the 10 March plane crash near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

15 Mar 2019

UNSOM QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

31 Mar 2019

Somalia marks International Day for Mine Awareness

Mogadishu, 4 April 2019 – Senior officials of the Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) observed the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action with an event in the Somali capital that drew over a hundred particip

04 Apr 2019

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Somalia marks International Day for Mine Awareness

Mogadishu, 4 April 2019 – Senior officials of the Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) observed the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action with an event in the Somali capital that drew over a hundred particip

04 Apr 2019

UNSOM QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

31 Mar 2019

Secretary-General Appoints George Conway of Canada Acting Deputy Special Representative for UNSOM

New York – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of George Conway of Canada as Acting Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), where he will also serve as United Nations Re

28 Mar 2019

Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia for One Year, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2461 (2019)

The Security Council decided today to extend until 31 March 2020 the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), as previously set out in resolution 2158 (2014), and requested the Mission to maintain and strengthen its presence throughout the country, as the security situ

28 Mar 2019

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