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).

The United Nations in Somalia extends warm wishes to all Somalis as Ramadan begins

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, extends his warm wishes to all Somalis as the Holy Month of Ramadan begins.

“On behalf of the entire United Nations family in Somalia, please accept my warm wishes for a peaceful month of worship, compassion and caring for others,” said Mr. Swan.

“This year’s Ramadan is observed as Somalis reconnect with the perpetual values of harmony, tolerance, forgiveness and reconciliation, which we hope will also guide Somali leaders. May this special time of reflection bring you joy and unity! Ramadan kareem! Soon wanaagsan!”