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PHOTO STORY: A Day with Human Rights Officers in Garowe

Garowe - Located in northern Somalia, Garowe is home to close to an estimated half a million residents.

Of these, nearly 75,000 people are internally displaced due to climate change and conflict.

27 May 2023

International Partners Commend the People of Puntland on Historic Elections

Mogadishu - Ahead of district council elections in Puntland on 25 May, Somalia’s international partners* commend the people of the Federal Member State of Puntland for their determination to deliver on their democratic aspirations and commitments.

22 May 2023

Achievements and potential of Somali women celebrated on International Day for Women in Maritime

Mogadishu – The achievements and potential of Somali women in their country’s maritime sector were celebrated today at an event to mark the International Day for Women in Maritime.

18 May 2023

Secretary-General appoints Ms. Catriona Laing of the United Kingdom as Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia

New York – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Catriona Laing of the United Kingdom as his new Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).

03 May 2023

On World Press Freedom Day, UN encourages safeguarding media’s vital role in Somalia

Mogadishu – Marking World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations in Somalia today acknowledged the vital work carried out by the country’s media and reaffirmed its commitment to support efforts to promote and protect its civic space.

03 May 2023

Top Stories

PHOTO STORY: A Day with Human Rights Officers in Garowe

Garowe - Located in northern Somalia, Garowe is home to close to an estimated half a million residents.

Of these, nearly 75,000 people are internally displaced due to climate change and conflict.

27 May 2023

International Partners Commend the People of Puntland on Historic Elections

Mogadishu - Ahead of district council elections in Puntland on 25 May, Somalia’s international partners* commend the people of the Federal Member State of Puntland for their determination to deliver on their democratic aspirations and commitments.

22 May 2023

Achievements and potential of Somali women celebrated on International Day for Women in Maritime

Mogadishu – The achievements and potential of Somali women in their country’s maritime sector were celebrated today at an event to mark the International Day for Women in Maritime.

18 May 2023

Secretary-General appoints Ms. Catriona Laing of the United Kingdom as Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia

New York – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Catriona Laing of the United Kingdom as his new Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).

03 May 2023

On World Press Freedom Day, UN encourages safeguarding media’s vital role in Somalia

Mogadishu – Marking World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations in Somalia today acknowledged the vital work carried out by the country’s media and reaffirmed its commitment to support efforts to promote and protect its civic space.

03 May 2023