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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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On visit to Hargeisa, UN envoy highlights benefits of cooperation and world body’s broad support

Hargeisa – The United Nations envoy to Somalia today flagged the world body’s belief that confidence-building efforts and dialogue between the authorities in Hargeisa and Mogadishu could bring about broad benefits in several areas.

09 Jan 2020

Hawo Abdallahi Ali: Illiteracy must be defeated by whatever means

It is recess time, and lively chatter can be heard from the grounds of Abdalla Deerow School in Baidoa.

Located in the centre of the city, it provides free education five days a week to more than one thousand girls from vulnerable communities in the area.

05 Jan 2020

Expressing hope for Somalia’s upward trajectory, delegation of AU, EU, IGAD and UN holds consultations with stakeholders in Garowe

Garowe – Closing a series of consultative meetings across Somalia’s Federal Member States, a senior delegation of representatives from some of the country’s international partners today visited Puntland’s capital, Garowe, in the final stage of their visits to seek st

18 Dec 2019

With potentially historic year ahead for Somalia, delegation of AU, EU, IGAD and UN holds consultations with stakeholders in Kismayo

Kismayo – On the third stop of a series of consultations in Somalia’s Federal Member States, a senior delegation of some of the country’s international partners today visited Jubaland’s capital, Kismayo, where it held meetings on how the country can implement the national priorit

17 Dec 2019

Learning first-hand of peace and political participation challenges, UN envoy to African Union wraps up first visit to Somalia

Mogadishu – Wrapping up her first visit to Somalia, a senior United Nations official charged with the world body's relations with the African Union (AU) today highlighted the “unique situation” the country finds itself in regard to its efforts to impro

05 Dec 2019

UN delivers vital supplies to flood-affected families in Belet Weyne

Belet Weyne – The United Nations has joined the national efforts to provide immediate assistance to tens of thousands of people affected by floods that have devastated parts of Somalia, especially Belet Weyne district in Hirshabelle State.

04 Nov 2019

UN, Somalia recommit to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers

Mogadishu – The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has renewed its commitment to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers by signing a roadmap detailing measures and practical actions to prevent violations against children, release children associated with armed forces, and

30 Oct 2019

Remarks to the press in Garowe by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General James Swan

President Said Deni, Honourable Members of the Cabinet, Members of the Press,

Good afternoon,

27 Oct 2019

On Somalia visit, Deputy UN Chief calls for women’s integration in peace, development efforts

Mogadishu – On a visit aiming to express her solidarity with the women of Somalia, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has called for the full participation of women in the country’s peace, security and development efforts.

23 Oct 2019

Somalia Partnership Forum ends with Somali government and international partners agreeing on priority actions

Mogadishu – The Somalia Partnership Forum concluded today in Mogadishu, with attendees taking stock of progress the country has made, while also noting remaining challenges and agreeing on a set of priority actions needed to take the country forward.

02 Oct 2019

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