NOTICE

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_

Feature Stories

In Somalia, survivors of conflict-related sexual violence tell of agony and hope

Mogadishu—It was one hot Sunday late afternoon, in August 2020, when 42-year-old Batuulo Harun Amin’s world was ripped apart.

23 Jun 2021

Mahad Abdullahi Wasuge: Researcher’s quest to change Somalia’s governance landscape

Mogadishu – Mahad Abdullahi Wasuge knew from the outset that hard work and determination pay.

22 Jun 2021

Strengthened advocacy on COVID-19 and COVAX roll-out: UNSOM continues to support Somali journalists

Mogadishu – How can Somali journalists help in the fight against COVID-19? What role can they play in keeping individuals and communities safer?

03 May 2021

Hinda Dahir Jama: "I want to pave a new path for girls"

Mogadishu - Hinda Dahir Jama’s love for journalism started early – and has involved its share of danger and hardship.

08 Mar 2021

Bay Regional Hospital: 85 years of helping South West State residents with healthcare

Baidoa – Quiet and calm are rare at the Bay Regional Hospital in the city of Baidoa.

28 Feb 2021

At Security Council meeting on Somalia, UN Envoy highlights political tensions and need for dialogue

Mogadishu/New York – The political stresses currently gripping Somalia and the need for dialogue and compromise to resolve them featured strongly in the briefing today of the United Nations envoy to the country at a meeting of the world body’s Security Council.

22 Feb 2021