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 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:
02 May 2024 - As delivered
Good morning.
It's such a great pleasure to be back here in Baidoa, and I want to say a huge thank you to Mr. President and his team for welcoming me here today. Sadly, this is also my farewell call as I depart Somalia fairly soon.
The focus of our discussion...
22 Apr 2024 - Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Catriona Laing, is completing her assignment in May.
“I have full confidence that Somalia will succeed and that the African Union and United Nations, along with our international partners, will...
09 Apr 2024 - Mogadishu — The United Nations in Somalia extends its warmest greetings to all Somalis as they celebrate the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
“The United Nations family wishes ‘Ciid Wanaagsan’ to the people of Somalia. Eid al-Fitr is a time for celebration of the...
04 Apr 2024 - Mogadishu – On the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations reaffirms their support to Somalia in protecting the lives of civilians from the explosive hazards and building peace through the development of national explosive...
31 Mar 2024 - Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* commend the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Federal Parliament to ensure Somalia’s compliance with international and regional human rights obligations, including the rights of the child. We look forward to...
27 Jan 2024 - New York – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe as his new Deputy Special Representative in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).
Mr. Zenenga succeeds Anita Kiki Gbeho of Ghana, to...
18 Jan 2024 - Mogadishu – A United Nations-contracted cargo plane today crashed while landing on an air-strip in El-Barde in Somalia’s South West State.
The aircraft was transporting humanitarian supplies for the World Food Programme when it veered off the runway. Initial reports indicate...
12 Jan 2024 - Mogadishu – The United Nations in Somalia strongly condemns a mortar attack which killed a member of the UN Guard Unit on Thursday.
“The UN Guard Unit plays an integral role in ensuring the safety and security of UN staff working in support of Somali peace- and state-building....
10 Jan 2024 - Mogadishu – The UN can confirm that there has been an aviation incident involving a UN-contracted helicopter in Galmudug, Somalia. The helicopter was conducting an air medical evacuation. The UN is in the process of gathering all relevant information. Response efforts are...
09 Jan 2024 - Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* welcome the conclusion of Puntland’s presidential election on 8 January 2024. We commend the people of the Federal Member State of Puntland on the peaceful conduct of the process.
We appreciate the efforts of all political and...
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