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 2024, 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.

Relevant UNTMIS communications are available here:

Website – https://untmis.unmissions.org/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/UNTMIS

X – https://x.com/UNTMIS_

News

14 October anniversary - Fadumo Haji Ali: Coping with the loss of loved ones

Fadumo Haji Ali is lucky to be alive.

She is a survivor of the devastating 14 October 2017 explosion that shattered Mogadishu, killing more than five hundred civilians and leaving hundreds more nursing injuries of varying severity.

14 Oct 2018

Abdifatah Hassan Ali: Blogging the untold stories of survival and resilience

Abdifatah Hassan Ali’s childhood was forged in a crucible of civil war and violence. By his own account, he fled the chaos and insecurity of Mogadishu on ten occasions, only to find his way back to the war-torn city each time.

09 Oct 2018

Somalia’s destiny lies in the hands of the people, highlights outgoing UN envoy

Briefing the Security Council for the last time in his capacity as UN Special Representative for Somalia, Michael Keating called on all Somalis to draw strength from the positive transformations going on inside the country and work collectively for the common good.

14 Sep 2018

“It's in Somali's hands... to sort out Somalia's problems" - UN envoy Michael Keating

Ahead of the completion of his assignment at the top UN official in Somalia, Michael Keating took some time out to look back on his years of service and the outlook for the Horn of Africa country.

13 Sep 2018

UN envoy Keating briefs the Security Council on the situation of Somalia on 13 September 2018

Madam President,

My tour of duty comes to an end next week. On the day that I arrived in Mogadishu in January 2016, I was taken straight to the President’s office to discuss a threat by federal member states’ to suspend cooperation with the central government.

13 Sep 2018

UN Secretary-General appoints Nicholas Haysom of South Africa as new Special Representative for Somalia and Head of UNSOM

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Nicholas Haysom of South Africa as his Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia.

12 Sep 2018

UN envoy encourages Somalia’s speedy ratification of treaty on persons with disabilities

Mogadishu – The top United Nations official for Somalia has encouraged the country’s authorities to proceed quickly with the ratification of a treaty safe-guarding and promoting the rights of people with disabilities.

10 Sep 2018