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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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Key role of Somali youth in peace efforts highlighted in meeting with Head of UN Peacebuilding

Mogadishu – Somali youth representatives were recently told of the importance that the United Nations attaches to young people’s role in national peacebuilding initiatives, and how political inclusion can enhance this.

16 Sep 2019

Somali Information Ministry: More alignment needed between Government and international partners on public awareness programmes

Mogadishu – Greater alignment and coordination of communications efforts in Somalia, and the benefits of such cooperation, were among the main points of discussion at a gathering of Somali and international communicators today.

20 Aug 2019

Youth engagement vital to advancing peace and political progress in Somalia, says UN envoy

Mogadishu - The United Nations in Somalia will continue to help young people develop initiatives to ensure their active participation in the country's ongoing political processes – that was the message from the world body’s envoy to the country at a gathering of Somali youth in t

30 Jul 2019

‘There is Much More to Do’ - UN independent expert on human rights in Somalia

Mogadishu - Despite “considerable progress” in its political, economic, social and human rights situation over the past six years, “there is much more to do” in Somalia, a United Nations expert said today, while calling on the international community and Somali authorities for gr

26 Jul 2019

UN Special Representative James Swan's stakeout remarks in Baidoa, South West State

Baidoa – First of all, allow me to thank President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed ‘Laftagareen’ and the people of South West State for the kind and gracious way in which they have received us during this visit.

18 Jul 2019

In Garowe on first regional visit, UN envoy affirms support to development and reconciliation efforts

Garowe – On his first trip to a regional centre, the new United Nations envoy to Somalia reiterated the world body’s support for development programmes and inclusive dialogue between the Federal Government of Somalia and Federal Member states.

09 Jul 2019

UN’s top political official visits Somalia, discusses priority issues with government and civil society

Mogadishu - The United Nations top political official concluded a two-day visit to Somalia where she held discussions with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and women representatives of the country’s civil society.

31 Jan 2019

In Kismayo on first regional visit, UN envoy encourages Somalis to solve problems together

With his first planned trip to a regional centre coinciding with tensions between the federal and state governments, the new United Nations envoy to Somalia encouraged Somalis to work together to find their own solutions to their prob

29 Oct 2018

At local Government gathering, UN expert highlights need for solutions to challenges from Somalia’s rapid urbanisation

Mogadishu – At a gathering with Somali local government officials, a senior United Nations expert highlighted the need for long-lasting and local solutions to the challenges brought about by Somalia’s rapid urbanisation.

21 Oct 2018

“It's in Somali's hands... to sort out Somalia's problems" - UN envoy Michael Keating

Ahead of the completion of his assignment at the top UN official in Somalia, Michael Keating took some time out to look back on his years of service and the outlook for the Horn of Africa country.

13 Sep 2018

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