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

Mr. President, representatives of the media,

I thank President Said Abdullahi Deni and his team for the warm welcome that we have received today. Visits to Garowe are always a pleasure.

26 Jul 2021

The Government of Italy contributes additional US$2 million to the PSDP to boost job creation, access to economic opportunities for youth and women, promote MSMEs development and strengthen governance to boost economic growth in Somalia

Mogadishu – The Government of Italy has made an additional US$2 million contribution to fund the Productive Sectors Development Programme (PSDP) that seeks to boost job creation, access to economic opportunities for women and youth, development and strengthen governance to boost

15 Jul 2021

In Mogadishu, Somali youth converge to discuss role in political participation

Mogadishu-The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, Adam Abdelmoula, opened a youth conference on the future of youth political participation held on 16-17 June in Mogadishu.

18 Jun 2021

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

Good Afternoon, Mr. President and members of the press.

President Ahmed Abdi Kariye and your team, I wish to thank you for the warm reception extended to us today.

16 Jun 2021

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

Good Afternoon, Mr. President, representatives of the media.

Thank you, President Said Abdullahi Deni and your team, for the warm welcome that you have extended to us today.

09 Jun 2021

UN Security Council welcomes Somali agreement on prompt and peaceful elections

New York –In a press statement released Friday night, the 15 members of the council commended the country’s leaders for putting first “Somalia’s stability, security and development, and the best interests of the Somali people”.

31 May 2021

The UN Security Council will hold today a meeting on Somalia

New York – The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, will brief today the Security Council meeting on the latest developments in the country.

25 May 2021

Somali leaders walk ‘Back from the Brink,’ resume talks on critical elections

Mogadishu/New York – James Swan, UN Special Representative for Somalia and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), said it is imperative that the summit yield an implementable agreement to hold elections in the shortest time possible.

25 May 2021

United Nations Representatives hand over oxygen equipment to Galmudug authorities, witness start of COVAX vaccination campaign in Galmudug

Dhusamareb, Galmudug – The Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, Adam Abdelmoula, and the World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative for Somalia, Dr.

30 Mar 2021

At Security Council meeting on Somalia, UN Envoy highlights political tensions and need for dialogue

Mogadishu/New York – The political stresses currently gripping Somalia and the need for dialogue and compromise to resolve them featured strongly in the briefing today of the United Nations envoy to the country at a meeting of the world body’s Security Council.

22 Feb 2021

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