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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 the 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

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Investigators and prosecutors undergo training on crime scene management

Mogadishu – Investigators and prosecutors this week received training on crime scene management and criminal procedures as part of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia’s (UNSOM) support for the Federal Government of Somalia’s efforts to improve rule of law.

14 Nov 2013

UN Security Council extends the mandate of AMISOM, requests increase in troop strength

New York - The Security Council today extended the mandate of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to 31 October 2014, requesting the African Union to increase the troop strength of that regional peacekeeping body from 17,731 to a maximum of 22,126 uniformed personnel as

12 Nov 2013

Security Council Press Statement on bomb attack in Mogadishu

New York - The members of the Security Council are outraged by yesterday's bomb attack in Mogadishu, for which Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility, and which has caused numerous deaths and injuries.

09 Nov 2013

Rehabilitation centre for disengaged combatants opens in Beletweyne

Beletweyne, 5 November 2013 – The Director General of the Ministry of Interior and National Security, Mr. Ali Abtidon Halane, today opened the Hiil Walaal Rehabilitation Centre for disengaged combatants in Beletweyne, in the Hiiran region of Somalia.

05 Nov 2013

Statement on behalf of the SRSG at the Jubba reconciliation conference

Mogadishu - Presented by Mr. Waldemar Vrey, Director of Rule of Law and Security Institutions Group, UNSOM.

03 Nov 2013

UNSOM delivers body armor to the Somali Police Force

Mogadishu, 1 November 2013 – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) on 31 October delivered 1,000 units of body armor to the Somali Police Force (SPF), as part of ongoing efforts to reinforce officer safety.

01 Nov 2013

UN Secretary-General appoints Fatiha Serour as his Deputy Special Representative for Somalia

New York, 30 October 2013 - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Fatiha Serour (Algeria) as his Deputy Special Representative for Somalia.

31 Oct 2013

Prime Minister Shirdon launches the Somalia development and reconstruction facility

Mogadishu – Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon today launched the Somalia Development and Reconstruction Facility (SDRF), a new financing mechanism outlined in the Somali Compact that is intended to streamline development assistance support the development of strong, country-owned

29 Oct 2013

SRSG Nicholas Kay calls for inclusive and fair electoral process in Puntland

Garowe/Mogadishu – Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia Nicholas Kay completed a two-day visit to Garowe, the capital of the federal state of Puntland today, urging a free, inclusive and credible political process that should lead to a new Puntland p

27 Oct 2013

SRSG Nicholas Kay calls for inclusive and fair electoral process in Puntland

Garowe / Mogadishu – Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia Nicholas Kay completed a two-day visit to Garowe, the capital of the federal state of Puntland today, urging a free, inclusive and credible political process that should lead to a new Puntland parliamen

27 Oct 2013

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