04 Apr 2022 - Mogadishu – On the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations in Somalia today highlighted the impact that the scourge has on Somalis, and reaffirmed its support for freeing Somalia from explosive hazards.
“The...
02 Apr 2022 - Mogadishu – The United Nations in Somalia extends it warmest wishes to all Somalis as they begin the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
“The UN family in Somalia wishes all Somalis a peaceful Ramadan, surrounded by family and friends, and reaffirms its commitment...
02 Apr 2022 - Mogadishu – (As prepared for delivery)
Good morning to you all and thank you for attending this press conference.
Before I read my statement, I wish to call on everyone to join me in observing a minute of silence, in honour of the victims of the attacks, which took...
24 Mar 2022 - New York – The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Lana Zaki Nusseibeh (United Arab Emirates):
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks that took place in the Aden Adde...
23 Mar 2022 - New York –The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s deadly attacks on compounds located inside the Aden Adde International Airport area in Mogadishu.
He expresses his deep condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery for the...
18 Mar 2022 - Mogadishu – International partners* note that more than eighty percent of the House of the People seats were completed as of the deadline of 15 March set by the National Consultative Council.We strongly urge all Somali stakeholders to resolve any obstacles to completion...
08 Mar 2022 - Mogadishu – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Somalia congratulates Somali women for their tireless efforts and immense contributions to promoting peace, political stability and development in the country.
“Somali women have shown...
18 Feb 2022 - Mogadishu – International partners* note the election of approximately half of the seats in the House of the People.
International partners again underscore the need for procedural irregularities to be addressed in an impartial and transparent manner in order to build...
06 Feb 2022 - New York – Female genital mutilation is an abhorrent human rights violation that causes profound and permanent harm to women and girls around the world.
Every year, over 4 million girls are at risk of this extreme form of violence. Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an...
11 Jan 2022 - Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* note that the National Consultative Council meeting held on 3-9 January reached consensus on procedural updates and an expedited timeline for the House of the People elections.
We are pleased that the Prime Minister and the...
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