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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 a drought assessment visit to Somaliland, Deputy UN Envoy highlights the need for support to drought-hit communities

Hargeisa – The United Nations Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, Adam Abdelmoula, visited Somaliland to assess the drought situation.

21 Feb 2022

Elections must be finalized amid worsening drought, Security Council hears

Somalia’s leaders must put aside their differences and urgently conclude a credible election process, the UN’s senior official in the country told the Security Council on Tuesday, noting that national elections are now more than a year beh

16 Feb 2022

Statement by Special Representative of the Secretary-General James Swan to the Security Council on the situation in Somalia

(As delivered, New York, 15 February 2022)

Madame President, Distinguished Members of the Council,

15 Feb 2022

On International Anti-Corruption Day, UN Deputy Envoy Commends Somalia on progress in the fight against corruption

Mogadishu – Marking International Anti-Corruption Day, the United Nations’ Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Somalia today praised the Federal Government of Somalia’s (FGS) efforts to combat the global scourge.

09 Dec 2021

Statement by Special Representative of the Secretary-General James Swan to the Security Council on the situation in Somalia

(As delivered, New York, 17 November 2021)

Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Council,

17 Nov 2021

Marking UN Day, world body’s officials in Somalia highlight support and challenges, and re-affirm commitment

Mogadishu, 26 October 2021 – Marking this year’s United Nations Day, the world body’s top officials in Somalia today flagged some of the support being provided to and challenges faced in assisting Somalis on their path to peace and stability, while also re-affirming th

26 Oct 2021

UN Deputy Special Representative welcomes announcement on women’s representation for remaining Upper House seats in Jubaland

Kismayo — On a visit to the southern Somali city of Kismayo, a senior United Nations official today hailed Jubaland’s announcement that elections for the remaining four seats for its Upper House representation would be held shortly — and that women’s represen

19 Oct 2021

International partners’ visit to Kismayo focuses on Somalia’s elections

Kismayo — A delegation made up of some of Somalia’s partners was in Jubaland today with the aim of reaffirming the international community’s collective support for the country’s elections and to discuss the next steps in the process.

03 Oct 2021

Remarks by the UN Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, to the media in Kismayo

Good afternoon.

Let me begin by thanking President Ahmed Mohamed Islam ‘Madobe’ and his team for the warm welcome they’ve given to us today.

03 Oct 2021

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed's remarks at the Security Council meeting on her visit to Somalia

[As prepared for delivery for the Security Council meeting on 28 September 2021]

Madam President,

Excellencies,

29 Sep 2021

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