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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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International partners visit Garowe for discussions on local and federal elections

Garowe - Continuing their regular contact with the leaders of Somalia’s Federal Member States, representatives of some of the country’s international partners today visited Puntland to discuss a range of issues, with a particular focus on upcoming local and federal elections.

26 Sep 2021

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

[As delivered]

Good afternoon.

I would like to begin by thanking President Said Abdullahi Deni and his team for the warm welcome provided to the members of our visiting delegation today.

26 Sep 2021

International partners visit Baidoa for consultations on national elections

A delegation of Somalia’s international partners today visited South West State to meet with its president, electoral authority and civil society on the country’s upcoming elections for the House of the People, and reaffirmed their support for the holding of a credible electo

16 Sep 2021

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

Thank you, Mr. President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed ‘Laftagareen’ for the warm reception and hospitality which you and your team have once again provided us.

16 Sep 2021

In Somalia, Deputy UN Chief encourages progress on women’s political participation, and peaceful elections

The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J.

14 Sep 2021

UN Security Council extends mandate of UNSOM until May 2022

New York - On Monday, 30 August, the UN Security Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) until 31 May 2022, and requested it to strengthen its presence across the country “as the security situation allows.”

01 Sep 2021

UN Women launches leadership, empowerment, access and protection project in Jubaland

Kismayo – Displaced and marginalized women in the Somali federal states of Jubaland and South West State will soon receive a boost in efforts to build their resilience, self-reliance and leadership skills thanks to a new partnership between the United Nations and state authoritie

25 Aug 2021

In Mogadishu, public outreach event ends with a call for Somalia’s constitution to guarantee rights of all citizens

Mogadishu – A three-day public outreach meeting to drum up support for the adoption of a new, permanent Constitution of Somalia has concluded in Mogadishu, with a call to ensure that the views of youth, women, elders and persons with disabilities are taken into consideration when

19 Aug 2021

Watch Live: The UN Security Council will convene today to discuss Somalia

New York — The UN Security Council will today meet to discuss the situation in Somalia. The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, will brief the UNSC meeting on the current developments in the country.

12 Aug 2021

Remarks by UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Somalia, Anita Kiki Gbeho, to the media in Dhusamareb

Good afternoon, Mr. President and representatives of the press.

I thank President Ahmed Abdi Kariye and his team for the warm reception extended to us today.

05 Aug 2021

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