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UN Special Representative discusses security, drought and state-building on South West State visit

Baidoa – Security, peace- and state-building, as well as the drought, were among issues covered in discussions today by the top United Nations officials in Somalia on his visit to the country’s South West State.

31 Jul 2022

Remarks by the UN Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, to the media in Baidoa

[As delivered]

Mr. President, honourable members of the cabinet and members of the press. Good morning.

31 Jul 2022

In Galmudug, UN Special Representative highlights state-building, reconciliation, security and preventing famine

Dhusamareb – On a visit to the capital of Galmudug today, Somalia’s top United Nations official met the Federal Member State’s leader for talks on a range of issues affecting the state and the country overall.

30 Jul 2022

Remarks by the UN Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, to the media in Dhusamareb

[as delivered]

Good afternoon.

I would like to begin by thanking President Ahmed Abdi Kariye and his team for the warm welcome extended to us today.

30 Jul 2022

A round-up of activities of the UN system in Somalia in July 2022

30 Jul 2022

Photo Story: A week on the road to Sool and Sanaag

Located at the northern tip of the Horn of Africa, Sool and Sanaag are two regions known for their striking landscapes and rich, untapped natural resources.

30 Jul 2022

State-building, collaboration and UN support discussed on Special Representative’s visit to Puntland

Garowe – State-building processes and collaboration with Somalia’s new leadership, as well as the support of the United Nations, were among the topics discussed today in a meeting of the world body’s top official for the country and the l

18 Jul 2022