Press statements

  • 26 Dec 2014 - Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, condemned yesterday’s attack on the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) base camp within Mogadishu International Airport.
  • 09 Dec 2014 - New York – Corruption is a global phenomenon that strikes hardest at the poor, hinders inclusive economic growth and robs essential services of badly needed funds. From cradle to grave, millions are touched by corruption’s shadow.
  • 07 Dec 2014 - New York – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe as his Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).
  • 06 Dec 2014 - Mogadishu – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) notes today’s parliamentary vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister of the Federal Government, pays tribute to his work for peacebuilding in Somalia and urges the swift establishment of a new inclusive Government. SRSG Kay said, “Somalia now needs unity of political purpose between its institutions and leaders and a significant period of stability.
  • 06 Dec 2014 - Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, condemned yesterday’s terrorist attacks in Baidoa that is feared to have killed at least fifteen people with many more wounded.
  • 04 Dec 2014 - New York – The members of the Security Council are outraged by today’s terrorist attack in Mogadishu which has caused numerous deaths and injuries and damaged a UN convoy, for which Al Shabaab has claimed responsibility. The members of the Security Council condemned the attack in the strongest terms. They expressed their condolences to the families of the victims as well as to the people and government of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
  • 03 Dec 2014 - New York –  The Secretary-General is outraged by the terrorist attack in Mogadishu this morning which damaged a convoy of UN vehicles and killed and injured several Somali bystanders and security personnel. He conveys his deep condolences to the families of those killed and wishes the injured a swift recovery. There were no UN staff amongst the casualties.
  • 03 Dec 2014 - Mogadishu – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) can confirm that a car bomb detonated at approximately 09.40 am in the vicinity of a UN convoy traveling near Mogadishu International Airport.
  • 03 Dec 2014 - Mogadishu – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) can confirm that a car bomb detonated at approximately 09.40 am in the vicinity of a UN convoy traveling near Mogadishu International Airport. [Press Statement]
  • 03 Dec 2014 - Baidoa – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, welcomed the inauguration of Sharif Hassan Sheikh Adan as the head of the newly formed Interim South West Administration (ISWA). Speaking at a ceremony held in Baidoa SRSG Kay said, “I congratulate Sharif Hassan Sheikh Adan on his inauguration. Today is a significant step forward in building a strong, united and federal Somalia as envisaged in Vision 2016.

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