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New York – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Catriona Laing of the United Kingdom as his new Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).
Mogadishu – Marking World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations in Somalia today acknowledged the vital work carried out by the country’s media and reaffirmed its commitment to support efforts to promote and protect its civic space.
Mogadishu – One morning in 2011, Fatima Ismail Mohamed was seated in her 8th grade classroom in the Somali capital of Mogadishu waiting for the lesson to begin, when suddenly her friend seated next to her dropped to the ground, writhing in pain.
Mogadishu – The United Nations family in Somalia extends warm greetings and congratulations to all Somalis on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr.
Mogadishu – Wrapping up his solidarity visit to Somalia, the United Nations chief today reaffirmed the world body’s commitment to supporting the Horn of Africa country as it continues on its path to peace and stability.
Ladies and gentlemen of the press,
I wish to thank President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the people of Somalia for their warm welcome.
I am happy to be back here during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Mogadishu – Continuing his tradition of carrying out solidarity visits to Muslim countries during the Holy Month of Ramadan, the United Nations chief today landed in Somalia, where he underlined the need for international engagement to alleviate the country’s dire humanitarian si