Geneva – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of freedom of opinion and expression, David Kaye, calls upon all governments to take steps to prevent attacks on journalists and to hold accountable those who commit them.

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, extends condolences on the death of Somali Police Commissioner Brig. Gen. Mohamed Hassan Ismail on 30 October 2014.

Mogadishu – Your Excellency Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, thank you for your warm welcome and hospitality and I highly commend your leadership.