14 Oct 2019 - PRESS STATEMENT 21/2019
Mogadishu – On the second anniversary of the deadly October 14, 2017 suicide bombings in Somalia, the United Nations envoy to the country today remembered the victims of the attack and reaffirmed the world body’s solidarity with and commitment to all...
13 Oct 2019 - PRESS STATEMENT 20/2019
Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, condemned today’s indirect fire attack on the United Nations and AMISOM compounds in the Somali capital.
At about 1:15 (local time) this afternoon, mortar rounds...
21 Sep 2019 - Mogadishu – As the world marks the International Day of Peace, the UN envoy to Somalia today encouraged all Somalis to contribute towards a sustainable peace in their country.
“Somalis yearn for an end to conflict and to the senseless shootings and bombings they have endured...
15 Sep 2019 - PRESS STATEMENT 18/2019
Mogadishu – On the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, the United Nations envoy to Somalia today highlighted its special relevance as the country prepares for its historic ‘one person, one vote’ elections.
“This day is an opportunity to...
07 Sep 2019 - Mogadishu – The group of Somalia’s international partners listed below* welcome the opening of the Galmudug Reconciliation Conference convened in Dhusamareb.
We underscore the importance of an inclusive reconciliation process as an essential step towards the holding of state...
15 Aug 2019 - Mogadishu - Senior representatives of the African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations (UN) travelled to Kismayo today to engage with stakeholders on Jubaland’s ongoing electoral process, which is expected to culminate in the...
11 Aug 2019 - PRESS STATEMENT 17/2019
Mogadishu – The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, extends his heartfelt greetings to the Somali people as they celebrate Eid al-Adha.
“Somalis are coming together to celebrate the special occasion of Eid al-Adha – a...
01 Aug 2019 - PRESS STATEMENT 16/2019
Mogadishu – The United Nations joins Somalia in mourning the tragic passing of the Governor of Benadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu Abdirahman Omar Osman, known as Engineer Yarisow, from injuries he sustained in a terrorist attack in Mogadishu last week...
28 Jul 2019 - PRESS STATEMENT 15/2019
Hargeisa – On his first visit to Somaliland since taking office, the United Nations Secretary-General’s new Special Representative underlined the importance of dialogue in addressing the region’s challenges.“I want...
25 Jul 2019 - GENEVA / MOGADISHU – The international community must continue to help Somalia strengthen its institutions and the justice and security sector ahead of the next elections, says UN Independent Expert Bahame Tom Nyanduga.
“Somalia has made considerable progress in the political,...
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