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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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Security Council press statement on elections in Somalia

New York – The members of the Security Council noted the progress made in the preparations for the holding of national elections in late 2020 or early 2021 in Somalia, and welcomed the role of the Federal Government of Somalia, the Somali Federal Parliament and the National Independent Ele

28 Feb 2020

Security Council press statement on elections in Somalia

The members of the Security Council noted the progress made in the preparations for the holding of national elections in late 2020 or early 2021 in Somalia, and welcomed the role of the Federal Government of Somalia, the Somali Federal Parliament and the National Independent Election Commission (

28 Feb 2020

Following enactment of Federal Electoral Law, Somalia’s international partners urge all Somali stakeholders to work together to hold elections on time

Mogadishu – Somalia’s federal electoral law has now been approved by the House of the People and was signed into law by the President on 20 February. This law is part of the essential electoral legislative framework required so one-person-one-vote national elections that allow a

25 Feb 2020

Following enactment of Federal Electoral Law, Somalia’s international partners urge all Somali stakeholders to work together to hold elections on time

25 Feb 2020

Remarks by UN envoy James Swan to the Security Council on the situation in Somalia on 24 February 2020

Mr. President,

2020 has the potential to be a transformative year for Somalia. A number of key national priorities are due to conclude and will impact Somalia’s trajectory for years to come.

24 Feb 2020

Public consultations on new Somali constitution end in South West State

Baidoa – “I would like to see changes that address our interests,” Nurta Mohamed, a resident of the Qasab 2 camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs), said today at a gathering in the city of Baidoa, in Somalia's South West State.

19 Feb 2020

Somalia and UN sign accord to strengthen efforts to preserve culture and improve education

Mogadishu – Somalia and the United Nations culture and education agency today signed an agreement aimed at strengthening efforts to preserve the country’s cultural heritage and improve its educational sector.

11 Feb 2020

Somalia, UN seek humanitarian aid to avert food insecurity

Mogadishu – Somalia's federal authorities and the United Nations (UN) are calling for urgent humanitarian assistance to avert an acute food insecurity situation that could threaten millions of people.

04 Feb 2020

First public consultation on the constitutional review process concludes in Mogadishu

Mogadishu – A three-day public consultation on the constitutional review process ended today with a renewed appeal for all Somalis to participate in an inclusive and transparent dialogue, and contribute to finalizing the country’s fundamental law.

03 Feb 2020

On visit to Hargeisa, UN official calls for durable solutions for displaced people

Hargeisa – To reach the Naasa Hablod camp, one must walk on a rough and narrow path, trimmed with thick layers of cactus bushes. The camp of 521 households sits on the outskirts of the city of Hargeisa, in Somaliland, and is home to 3,096 internally displaced persons (IDPs).

03 Feb 2020

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