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(As delivered)
Mr. President, honorable members of the Cabinet, and members of the press, good afternoon.
Kismayo – Starting his initial round of in-person meetings with the leaders of Somalia’s Federal Members States, Acting UN Special Representative James Swan today visited Jubaland where he met with President Ahmed Mohamed Islam ‘Madobe’ and his cabinet to discuss a range of local
New York – James Swan, head of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) briefed ambassadors noting that the Somali government is prioritising security and combating Al-Shabaab fighters on many fronts.
(As delivered, New York, 24 June 2024)
Mr. President, distinguished members of the Council,
Thank you for the opportunity to brief you on the situation in Somalia.
Mogadishu – On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Nations in Somalia today called for enhanced protection for healthcare professionals and humanitarian workers who provide critical services to survivors of conflict
Mogadishu – The United Nations in Somalia extends its warm wishes to all Somalis as they celebrate the special occasion of Eid al-Adha.
Mogadishu – Efforts to make the principles of human rights better known and understood among Somalia’s communities received a boost with a multilingual initiative centred on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
Mogadishu – Seven-year-old boys can have a wide range of interests. For some, the mechanical world of cars and trains appeals. For others, it is the rugged world of adventure and swashbuckling derring-do.
For Omar Ali Hassan, it was something quite different.