01 Jul 2018 - Mogadishu – PRESS STATEMENT 10/2018
The Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia, Michael Keating, congratulates the people and government of Somalia on the 58th anniversary of their country’s independence.
“Hambalyo! This is a great day for all Somalis,...
19 Jun 2018 - Mogadishu – PRESS STATEMENT 09/2018
The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, Michael Keating, paid tribute to the victims and survivors of sexual violence in the country as part of today’s worldwide commemoration of the International Day for the...
15 Jun 2018 - PRESS STATEMENT 08/2018
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Michael Keating, congratulates all Somalis on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr.
“On behalf of the entire United Nations family in Somalia, I wish you a festive and peaceful Eid,” said...
07 Jun 2018 - PRESS STATEMENT 07/2018
The United Nations Under-Secretary-General (USG) for Political Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, visited the Somali capital today and held a series of meetings with the country’s leadership to reiterate the UN’s support to the people and Federal Government of...
07 Jun 2018 - The United Nations, African Union, European Union, Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, Ethiopia, Italy, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States welcome the significant outcomes of the June 3-5 National Security Council meeting in Baidoa, capital of...
24 May 2018 - Somalia’s international partners are gravely concerned over the latest armed clashes taking place today near the Tukaraq area of the Sool region between Puntland and ‘Somaliland,’ and are urgently calling for an immediate ceasefire.
According to reports, heavy fighting broke...
16 May 2018 - PRESS STATEMENT 06/2018
The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, Michael Keating, sends his warm greetings to all Somalis as the holy month of Ramadan begins.
“On behalf of the entire United Nations family in Somalia, I extend best wishes for a peaceful...
03 May 2018 - PRESS STATEMENT 04/2018
Marking World Press Freedom Day, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, Michael Keating, today commended the courage and dedication of the country’s journalists who operate in one of the world’s most dangerous environments for...
30 Apr 2018 - PRESS STATEMENT 03/2018
The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, Michael Keating, congratulates Mohamed Sheikh Abdirahman Mursal on his election today as the new Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia.
Mr. Keating commends...
28 Apr 2018 - PRESS STATEMENT 02/2018
The United Nations Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) condemns today's suicide bombing in the city of Gaalkacyo, which reportedly killed government security officers and civilians.
"This attack occurred because extremists feel threatened by the progress that is...