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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:

Website – https://untmis.unmissions.org/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/UNTMIS

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UN Envoy for Somalia expresses concerns over recent rise in piracy acts

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, condemns the hijacking of a fishing vessel off the coast of Somalia on 22 November, 2015.

26 Nov 2015

SRSG Nicholas Kay Message on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Violence against women and girls is pervasive in Somalia, making Somalia one of the worst places to be a woman.

25 Nov 2015

SG Remarks at Commemoration of Int’l Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

I am delighted to be amongst so many committed and distinguished ladies and gentlemen who are leaders in putting an end to violence against women. Thank you for your strong commitment and engagement.

25 Nov 2015

UN Envoy for Somalia concerned about continuous detention of Puntland journalist

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, today expressed his deep concern about the arbitrary arrest and detention on 19 November in Garowe of Mr. Jama Deperani, a correspondent for the privately owned Somali Channel TV.

24 Nov 2015

UN Secretary-General appoints Michael Keating as Special Representative for Somalia

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Michael Keating of the United Kingdom as his new Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).

23 Nov 2015

ASG for Human Rights Šimonović concludes a five-day visit to Somalia

"Today is the last day of my visit to the Federal Republic of Somalia. Over the past few days I have met with many government officials, civil society organisations, colleagues in the United Nations and AMISOM, diplomats here in Mogadishu but also in Baidoa and Nairobi.

17 Nov 2015

ASG for Human Rights Šimonović - Somalia needs support to improve human rights

At the end of a five-day visit to Somalia, Ivan Šimonović, the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for human rights, called on the country’s international partners to increase their support to the Federal Government in its efforts to advance human rights.

17 Nov 2015

UN Envoy Kay congratulates Somalis on consultations across the country

The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, congratulated the Somali people on the regional consultations on options for the 2016 electoral process, which concluded across the country today.

17 Nov 2015

UN Envoy Kay condemns the killing of UN contractor in Beletweyne, Somalia

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, condemns the killing of Mr. Mahdi Hussein Macow, a contractor for the United Nations and Somali civilian, by armed elements in Beletweyne yesterday.

15 Nov 2015

SRSG Nicholas Kay's Briefing to the UN Security Council Meeting on Somalia

New York – I am grateful to the Council and the Secretary-General for giving me the floor. I am delighted to be here with HE Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke, Prime Minister of Somalia, whose constant support for the UN is deeply appreciated.

09 Nov 2015

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