NOTICE

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/profile.php?id=61567390156860

UNTMIS's X account - https://x.com/UNTMIS_

News

On third visit to Somalia, Independent Expert highlights findings and calls for continued international assistance

Mogadishu – Wrapping up her third visit to the Horn of Africa country, the Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in Somalia today highlighted some of the findings from her visit and called on the international community to continue its assistanc

09 May 2024

End of mission statement by Ms. Isha Dyfan, Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia on her third country visit

Dear members of the press,

Ladies and gentlemen,

Good morning and thank you for coming.

09 May 2024

On World Press Freedom Day, UN highlights Somali media coverage of climate challenges

Mogadishu – Marking World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations in Somalia highlighted the important work Somali journalists carry out in reporting on the climate challenges facing their country and encouraged increased coverage.

03 May 2024

On World Press Freedom Day, UN highlights Somali media coverage of climate challenges

03 May 2024

Remarks by the UN Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, to the media, during her visit to Baidoa, Southwest State

As delivered

Good morning.

It's such a great pleasure to be back here in Baidoa, and I want to say a huge thank you to Mr. President and his team for welcoming me here today. Sadly, this is also my farewell call as I depart Somalia fairly soon.

02 May 2024

State-building and elections discussed on UN Special Representative’s visit to Baidoa

Baidoa – Continuing her farewell meetings with Somali leaders, the UN’s top official for Somalia today visited Baidoa, where she met with South West State’s President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed ‘Laftagareen’ for wide-ranging discussions on local and national issues.

02 May 2024