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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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SRSG Michael Keating briefs the Security Council on Somalia

SRSG Michael Keating briefs the Security Council on Somalia in New York.

27 Sep 2016

SRSG Keating meets women leaders over women’s representation in 2016 electoral process

The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia Michael Keating has vowed to press for the full participation of Somali women in the 2016 electoral process during a meeting today with prominent women leaders headed by Federal Minister of Women and Human Right

05 Sep 2016

UN Report says freedom of expression is critical to Somalia’s political transition

A UN report on freedom of expression in Somalia has welcomed the country’s recent progress in making government more accountable and widening political space for Somali citizens to air their views.

04 Sep 2016

SRSG Keating holds discussions with senior Jubbaland officials

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Michael Keating, held discussions with the top leadership of Jubbaland administration on security and socioeconomic development issues and the forthcoming electoral process during a two-day visit to Kismaayo.

22 Aug 2016

Uniformed UN personnel honored for distinguished service

Uniformed personnel serving in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) were today honored for their distinguished service.

20 Aug 2016

Interview with SRSG Michael Keating on the United Nations Role in the 2016 electoral process

Interviewer: Hello sir, welcome and thank you for agreeing to do this interview. What is the role of the UN in the electoral process?

01 Aug 2016

SRSG Zerrougui calls for better protection of children affected by armed conflict

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Children and Armed Conflict Leila Zerrougui has concluded a six-day visit to Somalia, where she made a plea for better protection of children caught up in armed conflict.

21 Jul 2016

Battalion of Ugandan UN soldiers in Somalia feted for distinguished service

A reinforced battalion of UN soldiers serving in Somalia have been feted for their distinguished service. The soldiers received medals and certificates at an awards ceremony presided by the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Mr. Michael Keating.

26 Jun 2016

A Week in the Life of Michael Keating

[From the June/July 2016 issue of Chatham House's The World Today magazine]

28 May 2016

UN Security Council members conclude visit to Somalia, urge swift approval of 2016 electoral model

United Nations Security Council members on Thursday concluded a one-day visit to Somalia with a plea to the Federal Government to secure parliamentary approval of the country’s 2016 electoral model as soon as possible.

19 May 2016

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