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 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

News

Series of workshops ends with 60 Somali journalists trained on covering women’s participation in elections

Mogadishu – A series of virtual workshops for Somali journalists came to an end this month with 60 media workers around the country receiving training on reporting skills centred on improving the coverage and understanding of women’s role in politics.

30 Jun 2021

UNSOM Quarterly Newsletter, Issue 19, June 2021

Read here the latest UNSOM Quarterly Newsletter.

30 Jun 2021

A round-up of activities of the UN system in Somalia in June 2021

30 Jun 2021

In Somalia, survivors of conflict-related sexual violence tell of agony and hope

Mogadishu—It was one hot Sunday late afternoon, in August 2020, when 42-year-old Batuulo Harun Amin’s world was ripped apart.

23 Jun 2021

Mahad Abdullahi Wasuge: Researcher’s quest to change Somalia’s governance landscape

Mogadishu – Mahad Abdullahi Wasuge knew from the outset that hard work and determination pay.

22 Jun 2021

UN Special Representative James Swan's statement on commemoration of International Day for Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

Mogadishu – On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia James Swan paid tribute to the survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, and recognised with deep appreciation the ef

19 Jun 2021

SRSG James Swan’s statement on the commemoration of the International Day for Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

19 Jun 2021

In Mogadishu, Somali youth converge to discuss role in political participation

Mogadishu-The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, Adam Abdelmoula, opened a youth conference on the future of youth political participation held on 16-17 June in Mogadishu.

18 Jun 2021