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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/profile.php?id=61567390156860

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End of Year Statement from UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia Michael Keating

Somalis face some of the toughest living conditions in the world. Millions are struggling to cope with the consequences of drought. Insecurity is a fact of life for everyone. 2017 has seen many terrible moments, including the devastating bomb on 14 October that ruined so many lives.

26 Dec 2017

UN envoy to Somalia hails adoption of 2018 government budget as positive step towards financial empowerment

PRESS STATEMENT 21/2017

24 Dec 2017

UN envoy to Somalia hails adoption of 2018 government budget as positive step towards financial empowerment

PRESS STATEMENT 21/2017

24 Dec 2017

UN envoy to Somalia hails adoption of 2018 government budget as positive step towards financial empowerment

PRESS STATEMENT 21/2017

24 Dec 2017

Somali youth promote peace and development agenda through innovative ideas

The arresting images of young women and men in white T-shirts and red ribbons tied around their heads clearing debris at the 14 October bomb blast site in Mogadishu was uplifting to victims of the heinous terror attack against innocent civilians.

22 Dec 2017

Somali Police Force marks 74th anniversary of its founding, remembers fallen officers

Mogadishu – The Somali Police Force (SPF) today marked the 74th anniversary of its founding in a ceremony held at the same location where a suicide bomber killed more than a dozen of the force’s members just six days ago.

20 Dec 2017

Devolution moves ahead in Somalia’s South West state with formation of district councils in Baidoa and Barawe

The devolution of authority in Somalia’s federal system took another step forward in the city of Baidoa this week as senior officials of the country’s South West State launched the formation of local councils in the districts of Barawe and Baidoa.

20 Dec 2017

On first visit to Somalia, UN Envoy on Youth hails role played by young people in country's future

Mogadishu – What’s a 27-year-old Sri Lankan woman doing in the middle of Somalia’s capital of Mogadishu, a city rebuilding after many years of chaos and civil war?

In the case of Jayathma Wickramanayake, she’s doing her job.

19 Dec 2017

Somalia launches National Youth Policy at gathering of country’s youth

Mogadishu – Hundreds of youth representatives from around Somalia have gathered in the capital city for talks on the future development of young Somalis, who make up more than two thirds of the east African country’s population.

18 Dec 2017

SRSG Keating urges women MPs in Somalia to promote peace and reconciliation

Mogadishu - A group of women federal parliamentarians said they will launch public awareness campaigns aimed at promoting peace and reconciliation in Somalia during a working meeting in Mogadishu yesterday.

15 Dec 2017

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