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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:

UNTMIS’s Facebook account – https://www.facebook.com/UNTMIS

UNTMIS's X account - https://x.com/UNTMIS_

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As floods recede around Belet Weyne, need for durable solutions to climate change-related events highlighted

Belet Weyne – With flood-waters receding around Belet Weyne, residents are trying to return to normal life – but it is no easy task.

15 Dec 2019

As 2019 winds down, delegation of AU, EU, IGAD and UN holds consultations with stakeholders in Jowhar

Jowhar – A delegation of some of Somalia’s key international partners today visited Jowhar, the capital of Hirshabelle state, as part of their series of consultations ahead of a number of key processes the country faces in 2020.

11 Dec 2019

Mohamed Ali Farah: ‘If not me, then who?’

Mohamed Ali Farah is passionate about the rights of a disabled people in Somalia – so much so that he has dedicated his life to fighting for their rights and established a non-governmental organization (NGO) to help achieve this.

03 Dec 2019

Mogadishu Tech Summit closes with attendance of thousands and millions of dollars pledged in support

Mogadishu – The Mogadishu Tech Summit closed in the Somali capital today amidst words of praise and encouragement from the government and the United Nations, and pledges worth millions of dollars in support of technological advancement in Somalia.

21 Nov 2019

On Africa Youth Day, UN envoy hails their contributions to peace and prosperity in Somalia

Mogadishu – As Africa celebrates its youth, the United Nations envoy to Somalia today recognised the immense potential of young Somali women and men to contribute to peace and prosperity in Somalia.

01 Nov 2019

Importance of collaboration highlighted as underpinning progress in improving Somali Law Enforcement

Mogadishu – The importance of collaboration among Somalia’s national and state law enforcement agencies and their international partners was highlighted today as a key factor in efforts to improve the country’s policing and rule of law.

29 Oct 2019

Asha Shaur Ugas holds a certificate awarded to her in recognition of her contribution to the promotion of humanitarian work. This was during an event to mark the World Humanitarian Day on 19 August 2019 in Mogadishu, Somalia. UN Photo / Omar Abdisalan

Somalia honours women humanitarian workers

Mogadishu – As part of the observance of World Humanitarian Day, Somalia today highlighted the contribution made by women humanitarians to peacebuilding efforts in the country.

20 Aug 2019

On Hargeisa visit, UN envoy highlights importance of building on Somaliland’s achievements

Hargeisa – In meetings with Somaliland’s leadership today, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative highlighted the importance of building on Somaliland’s achievements as well as preparing for upcoming elections there.

28 Jul 2019

UN Special Representative James Swan’s statement at press stake-out in Hargeisa, Somaliland

I would like to thank President Musa Bihi Abdi and the people of Somaliland for the warm welcome that I have received during my visit.

28 Jul 2019

On South West State visit, UN envoy to Somalia flags need for “good relations” between Federal Member States and Federal Government

Baidoa – On his first visit to South West State since taking office, the new United Nations envoy to Somalia emphasized the importance of “good relations” between Federal Member States and the Federal Government.

18 Jul 2019

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