The UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) closed its operations on 31 October 2024, and was succeeded by the UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) as of Friday, 1 November, in line with the UN Security Council’s resolution 2753.
The change reflects the progress in the country and is also in line with the request of the Federal Government of Somalia for a two-year transition of UNSOM’s functions to the United Nations Country Team by October 2026.
While the new UNTMIS website and social media platforms are being finalized, relevant UNTMIS communications will be available here:
27 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – The United Nations, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Italy are deeply concerned about reports of rising tensions in the Somali city of Gaalkacyo following an outbreak of fighting on 22 November that left at least six people dead and dozens injured.
26 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, condemns the hijacking of a fishing vessel off the coast of Somalia on 22 November, 2015.
25 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – Violence against women and girls is pervasive in Somalia, making Somalia one of the worst places to be a woman. The continuation of rape and harmful practices, such as polygamy, early and forced marriages, female genital mutilation, wife inheritance, continues to undermine efforts towards increased gender equality. As long as violence against women and girls persists, peace and development cannot be sustained.
25 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – I am delighted to be amongst so many committed and distinguished ladies and gentlemen who are leaders in putting an end to violence against women. Thank you for your strong commitment and engagement.
24 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, today expressed his deep concern about the arbitrary arrest and detention on 19 November in Garowe of Mr. Jama Deperani, a correspondent for the privately owned Somali Channel TV.
17 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – "Today is the last day of my visit to the Federal Republic of Somalia. Over the past few days I have met with many government officials, civil society organisations, colleagues in the United Nations and AMISOM, diplomats here in Mogadishu but also in Baidoa and Nairobi.
17 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – At the end of a five-day visit to Somalia, Ivan Šimonović, the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for human rights, called on the country’s international partners to increase their support to the Federal Government in its efforts to advance human rights. “Without increased support from its international partners, current gains made by Somalia in promoting and protecting human rights will be at risk,” Mr.
17 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, congratulated the Somali people on the regional consultations on options for the 2016 electoral process, which concluded across the country today.
15 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, condemns the killing of Mr. Mahdi Hussein Macow, a contractor for the United Nations and Somali civilian, by armed elements in Beletweyne yesterday.
01 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, condemned today’s terrorist attack on the Sahafi Hotel in Mogadishu that has resulted in several deaths and injuries.
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27 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – The United Nations, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Italy are deeply concerned about reports of rising tensions in the Somali city of Gaalkacyo following an outbreak of fighting on 22 November that left at least six people dead and dozens injured.
26 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, condemns the hijacking of a fishing vessel off the coast of Somalia on 22 November, 2015.
25 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – Violence against women and girls is pervasive in Somalia, making Somalia one of the worst places to be a woman. The continuation of rape and harmful practices, such as polygamy, early and forced marriages, female genital mutilation, wife inheritance, continues to undermine efforts towards increased gender equality. As long as violence against women and girls persists, peace and development cannot be sustained.
25 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – I am delighted to be amongst so many committed and distinguished ladies and gentlemen who are leaders in putting an end to violence against women. Thank you for your strong commitment and engagement.
24 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, today expressed his deep concern about the arbitrary arrest and detention on 19 November in Garowe of Mr. Jama Deperani, a correspondent for the privately owned Somali Channel TV.
17 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – "Today is the last day of my visit to the Federal Republic of Somalia. Over the past few days I have met with many government officials, civil society organisations, colleagues in the United Nations and AMISOM, diplomats here in Mogadishu but also in Baidoa and Nairobi.
17 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – At the end of a five-day visit to Somalia, Ivan Šimonović, the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for human rights, called on the country’s international partners to increase their support to the Federal Government in its efforts to advance human rights. “Without increased support from its international partners, current gains made by Somalia in promoting and protecting human rights will be at risk,” Mr.
17 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, congratulated the Somali people on the regional consultations on options for the 2016 electoral process, which concluded across the country today.
15 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, condemns the killing of Mr. Mahdi Hussein Macow, a contractor for the United Nations and Somali civilian, by armed elements in Beletweyne yesterday.
01 Nov 2015 - Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, condemned today’s terrorist attack on the Sahafi Hotel in Mogadishu that has resulted in several deaths and injuries.