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).

UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General wishes Somalis a Happy Ramadhan

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, wishes the people of Somalia a Happy Ramadhan.
As Somalis join Muslims around the world to observe the holy month, SRSG Nicholas Kay said: “This is a month for spiritual reflection and a good time to ponder on the numerous things that need to be done to consolidate recent achievements. Somalia needs to continue registering tangible progress in order to sustain the commitment of the international community.”

SRSG Kay called for restraint from actions that could hold Somalia back from enjoying its rightful place among peaceful nations of the world.

"I wish all Somalis a happy and peaceful month of Ramadhan,” said SRSG Kay.