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:
21 Jun 2023 - Mogadishu – International partners* are concerned about the violence in Garowe and its impact on civilians.
The partners call for the immediate de-escalation of tensions and a return to calm. We call on all political stakeholders to engage in dialogue as the only avenue to...
19 Jun 2023 - Mogadishu – On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Nations in Somalia today called for enhancing the legal protection of all Somalis from sexual violence. "The severe drought that has affected Somalia for...
17 Jun 2023 - Edited for length and clarity
Thank you very much, Mr. President, for the very warm welcome you and your team have extended to me here in Kismayo, Jubaland.
It is such a pleasure to be back in Kismayo. I was here in the original UN Mission during the mid-1990s, where I had a...
13 Jun 2023 - As delivered
Thank you so much, Mr. President. Let me begin by thanking you and your team for welcoming me to South West State, Baidoa. This is my second visit; I was here back in 1993 during the original UN mission to Somalia. So, it's a great pleasure to be back. I arrived...
10 Jun 2023 - As delivered
Thank you, Mr. President. Let me begin by extending my great appreciation for the very warm welcome that I have received today from you and your cabinet ministers. I am only on day five of my time in Somalia, but this is my second time in Somalia. I was actually...
08 Jun 2023 - As delivered
Thank you so much, Mr. President, for the very warm welcome you have extended to myself and my team today, and many thanks also to your cabinet.
I am accompanied today by George Conway, who is the UN’s Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for...
07 Jun 2023 - New York – The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their full respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia.
The members of the Security Council expressed concern about the ongoing violence in Laascaanood, situated in the...
03 Jun 2023 - As delivered
Mr. President, ministers, senior government officials, colleagues from the UN – what a great day today is!
It has been such a long road to get to this point. It was the vision of you, Excellency, to have us establish a ‘UN House’ here in Galmudug, the purpose of...
29 May 2023 - New York – The Secretary-General strongly condemns the recent attack against the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) base, staffed by Ugandan peacekeepers, in Buulo Mareer, Lower Shabelle, Somalia.
The Secretary-General conveys his heartfelt condolences to the...
22 May 2023 - Mogadishu – Ahead of district council elections in Puntland on 25 May, Somalia’s international partners* commend the people of the Federal Member State of Puntland for their determination to deliver on their democratic aspirations and commitments.
The partners acknowledge the...
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