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Somali Government launches action plan for ending sexual violence in conflict

Mogadishu – “Rape and sexual violence is not acceptable in Somalia’’ was the loud and clear message coming out of a workshop held today in Mogadishu.

27 May 2014

Taking a firm stand against sexual violence

Mogadishu - Somalia has begun to take concrete steps to combat the widespread problem of sexual violence; at the end of a 5-day consultative meeting in Mogadishu, the Federal Government of Somalia unveiled a decisive plan to deal with rampant sexual violence with the support of i

14 May 2014

Somali journalists observe World Press Freedom Day in Mogadishu

Mogadishu - The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Finish foundation for media (VIKES) have marked the World Press Freedom Day in Mogadishu today.

03 May 2014

Somalia’s long-term stability depends on professional, well-resourced security forces

Mogadishu - The long-term stability of Somalia hinges on well-resourced and professional security forces, top Somali Government officials have said.

24 Apr 2014

Somali women in Mine Action

Mogadishu - Living in a settlement for internally displaced people in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, Amina Dualleh Ahmed’s life is a constant cycle of challenges, further compounded by her son’s disability.

04 Apr 2014

UNSOM Offers Support as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Holds Consultations in Baidoa

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has welcomed the visit by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Baidoa to meet with supporters of opposing state formation processes.

31 Mar 2014

Somali prison officers awareness training kicks off in Mogadishu

Mogadishu – An entry level training course for Somali custodial staff was launched today in Mogadishu following a joint initiative between the Federal Government of Somalia, United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and

26 Mar 2014

Somali Police Force welcomes new UN Police Commissioner

Mogadishu – Officials from the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) on 4 March paid a visit to the Somali Police Force (SPF) Headquarters in Mogadishu to introduce the new UN Police Commissioner in Somalia, Mustafa Resat Tekinbas, to the SPF Commissioner, Brigadier General Ab

05 Mar 2014

Status of Mission agreement between the Federal Government of Somalia and the UN

Mogadishu - Status of Mission Agreement signed between the Federal Government of Somalia and the UN, establishing the legal framework under which the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) will operate.

26 Feb 2014

UNSOM starts training Somali National Army in human rights

Mogadishu – At the Jazeera camp, the biggest military training facility in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, things get started very early in the morning.

12 Feb 2014

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