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/UNTMIS

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

News

Hiiraan journalists conclude training on reporting of the 2016 electoral process

Twenty journalists from Hiiraan region in Somalia yesterday concluded a training workshop designed to improve their reporting skills and understanding of this year’s electoral process.

07 Sep 2016

SRSG Keating meets women leaders over women’s representation in 2016 electoral process

The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia Michael Keating has vowed to press for the full participation of Somali women in the 2016 electoral process during a meeting today with prominent women leaders headed by Federal Minister of Women and Human Right

05 Sep 2016

Somalia: freedom of expression critical to ongoing political transition – UN report

Mogadishu/Geneva, 4 September 2016 – A UN report on freedom of expression in Somalia released Sunday describes progress in state-building in Somalia, but also shows the very challenging environment that continues to confront journalists, human rights defenders and political leaders, including nu

04 Sep 2016

Somalia: freedom of expression critical to ongoing political transition – UN report

Geneva / Mogadishu – A UN report on freedom of expression in Somalia released Sunday describes progress in state-building in Somalia, but also shows the very challenging environment that continues to confront journalists, human rights defenders and political leaders, including numerous k

04 Sep 2016

UN Report says freedom of expression is critical to Somalia’s political transition

A UN report on freedom of expression in Somalia has welcomed the country’s recent progress in making government more accountable and widening political space for Somali citizens to air their views.

04 Sep 2016

International community reiterates support for timely and credible Somali electoral process, confirms funding committed and available

The United Nations, African Union, European Union, Inter-governmental Authority on Development, United Kingdom, the United States of America, Sweden and Italy welcome the preparations underway for the implementation of Somalia’s 2016 electoral process.

02 Sep 2016

International community reiterates support for timely and credible Somali electoral process, confirms funding committed and available

02 Sep 2016

UNSOM hosts training workshop for journalists on election reporting in Kismaayo

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) concluded a two-day training workshop on election reporting for journalists based in Kismaayo today.

31 Aug 2016