NOTICE

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:

UNTMIS’s Facebook account – https://www.facebook.com/UNTMIS

UNTMIS's X account - https://x.com/UNTMIS_

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Somalia’s international partners welcome rapprochement between Somalia and Kenya

Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners listed below* welcome the measures agreed at a meeting between the President of Somalia, H. E. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, and the President of Kenya, H. E.

16 Nov 2019

UN delivers vital supplies to flood-affected families in Belet Weyne

Belet Weyne – The United Nations has joined the national efforts to provide immediate assistance to tens of thousands of people affected by floods that have devastated parts of Somalia, especially Belet Weyne district in Hirshabelle State.

04 Nov 2019

Remarks by UN envoy James Swan at the meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Contact Group in Doha

Honorable Chairman, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,

03 Nov 2019

On Africa Youth Day, UN envoy hails their contributions to peace and prosperity in Somalia

Mogadishu – As Africa celebrates its youth, the United Nations envoy to Somalia today recognised the immense potential of young Somali women and men to contribute to peace and prosperity in Somalia.

01 Nov 2019

On Africa Youth Day, UN envoy hails their contributions to peace and prosperity in Somalia

PRESS STATEMENT 25/2019

01 Nov 2019

UN, Somalia recommit to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers

Mogadishu – The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has renewed its commitment to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers by signing a roadmap detailing measures and practical actions to prevent violations against children, release children associated with armed forces, and

30 Oct 2019

UN envoy to Somalia expresses deep concern, solidarity with flood victims

Mogadishu – The United Nations envoy to Somalia today voiced his concern over the flooding affecting thousands of people mainly in the southern parts of the country, and highlighted the world body’s willingness to s

30 Oct 2019

Importance of collaboration highlighted as underpinning progress in improving Somali Law Enforcement

Mogadishu – The importance of collaboration among Somalia’s national and state law enforcement agencies and their international partners was highlighted today as a key factor in efforts to improve the country’s policing and rule of law.

29 Oct 2019