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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/UNTMIS

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

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Asha Abdulle Siyad - Pushing the boundaries for Somali Women

Asha Abdulle Siyad could have chosen to remain in relative comfort in Canada where she lived and worked as a certified family educator. However, it is not what she longed for. Her heart yearned for a reunion with her family back home in Somalia.

19 Oct 2016

Transcript of Episode 8 of “Path to Peace” Radio Magazine

[Presenter] Welcome dear listeners to the first part of the talk show. In the talk show, we will discuss major events towards the peace process in Somalia.

17 Oct 2016

International community expresses concern over parliamentary candidates with a history of violence and criminality

The United Nations, African Union, European Union, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, Ethiopia, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States are deeply concerned about the inclusion of individuals with a history of criminality, violence and terrorism on the lists of candidate

16 Oct 2016

International community expresses concern over parliamentary candidates with a history of violence and criminality

16 Oct 2016

Federal government and international partners call for immediate end to renewed violence in Gaalkacyo

International partners are deeply concerned about the renewed fighting between forces from Galmudug and Puntland in Gaalkacyo which has resulted in at least five people being killed. Hundreds of civilians have already been displaced by the violence.

13 Oct 2016

Mogadishu youths call for a peaceful and vibrant capital city

Somali youths called for a peaceful and vibrant capital city capable of fostering economic prosperity at an event held in the Somali capital today.

The views were voiced by dozens of youths in Mogadishu who are participating in an urban campaign entitled “The City Youth Need”.

13 Oct 2016

International community notes nominations for Upper House and urges rapid review in line with NLF commitments, particularly on women’s representation

The United Nations, African Union, Ethiopia, European Union, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, Italy, Sweden, United Kingdom, and United States take note of the nomination of candidates for the Upper House by the respective federal member state executives on 8 and 9 O

10 Oct 2016

International community notes nominations for Upper House and urges rapid review in line with NLF commitments, particularly on women’s representation

10 Oct 2016

Somali religious scholars defend 30 percent quota for women

The Somali Religious Scholars Council has thrown its weight behind the 30 percent quota for women’s representation in parliament, saying that Islam does not oppose participation of women in politics.

08 Oct 2016

Somalia’s Electoral Dispute Resolution body holds discussions on the 2016 electoral process

The Federal Indirect Electoral Implementation Team (FIEIT) and members of the Electoral Dispute Resolution Mechanism (EDRM) today held a consultative meeting to agree on ground rules for the 2016 electoral process.

07 Oct 2016

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