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 2024, 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.
Relevant UNTMIS communications are available here:
30 Dec 2014 - New York – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Mr. Philippe Lazzarini of Switzerland as his Deputy Special Representative, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Somalia.
Mr. Lazzarini has extensive experience in humanitarian...
26 Dec 2014 - Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, condemned yesterday’s attack on the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) base camp within Mogadishu International Airport.
“I condemn this reprehensible...
09 Dec 2014 - New York – Corruption is a global phenomenon that strikes hardest at the poor, hinders inclusive economic growth and robs essential services of badly needed funds. From cradle to grave, millions are touched by corruption’s shadow.
On this year’s observance of the...
07 Dec 2014 - New York – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe as his Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).
He will succeed Fatiha Serour of Algeria. The...
06 Dec 2014 - Mogadishu – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) notes today’s parliamentary vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister of the Federal Government, pays tribute to his work for peacebuilding in Somalia and urges the swift establishment of a new...
06 Dec 2014 - Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, condemned yesterday’s terrorist attacks in Baidoa that is feared to have killed at least fifteen people with many more wounded.
“I condemn last night’s appalling...
04 Dec 2014 - New York – The members of the Security Council are outraged by today’s terrorist attack in Mogadishu which has caused numerous deaths and injuries and damaged a UN convoy, for which Al Shabaab has claimed responsibility. The members of the Security Council condemned the...
03 Dec 2014 - New York – The Secretary-General is outraged by the terrorist attack in Mogadishu this morning which damaged a convoy of UN vehicles and killed and injured several Somali bystanders and security personnel. He conveys his deep condolences to the families of those killed...
03 Dec 2014 - Mogadishu – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) can confirm that a car bomb detonated at approximately 09.40 am in the vicinity of a UN convoy traveling near Mogadishu International Airport.
Thankfully no injuries to UN staff have been reported and...
03 Dec 2014 - Mogadishu – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) can confirm that a car bomb detonated at approximately 09.40 am in the vicinity of a UN convoy traveling near Mogadishu International Airport. [Press Statement]
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