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).

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Somalia

New York – The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist attack that took place in Mogadishu on 28 December 2019.

He extends his deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured. He stresses that the perpetrators of this horrendous crime must be brought to justice.

The Secretary-General reiterates the full commitment of the United Nations to support the people and Government of Somalia in their pursuit of peace and development.