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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, 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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Asha Shaur Ugas holds a certificate awarded to her in recognition of her contribution to the promotion of humanitarian work. This was during an event to mark the World Humanitarian Day on 19 August 2019 in Mogadishu, Somalia. UN Photo / Omar Abdisalan

Somalia honours women humanitarian workers

Mogadishu – As part of the observance of World Humanitarian Day, Somalia today highlighted the contribution made by women humanitarians to peacebuilding efforts in the country.

20 Aug 2019

Senior Representatives from the AU, IGAD and UN Meet with Stakeholders in Jubaland Electoral Process

Mogadishu – Senior representatives of the African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations (UN) travelled to Kismayo today to engage with stakeholders on Jubaland’s ongoing electoral process, which is expected to culminate in the election by

15 Aug 2019

UN Special Representative James Swan’s message on Eid Al-Adha

PRESS STATEMENT 17/2019

Mogadishu – The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, extends his heartfelt greetings to the Somali people as they celebrate Eid al-Adha.

11 Aug 2019

United Nations in Somalia mourns death of Mogadishu mayor from terrorist attack injuries

Mogadishu – The United Nations joins Somalia in mourning the tragic passing of the Governor of Benadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu Abdirahman Omar Osman, known as Engineer Yarisow, from injuries he sustained in a terrorist attack in Mogadishu last week.

01 Aug 2019

Youth engagement vital to advancing peace and political progress in Somalia, says UN envoy

Mogadishu - The United Nations in Somalia will continue to help young people develop initiatives to ensure their active participation in the country's ongoing political processes – that was the message from the world body’s envoy to the country at a gathering of Somali youth in t

30 Jul 2019

On Hargeisa visit, UN envoy highlights importance of building on Somaliland’s achievements

Hargeisa – In meetings with Somaliland’s leadership today, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative highlighted the importance of building on Somaliland’s achievements as well as preparing for upcoming elections there.

28 Jul 2019

‘There is Much More to Do’ - UN independent expert on human rights in Somalia

Mogadishu - Despite “considerable progress” in its political, economic, social and human rights situation over the past six years, “there is much more to do” in Somalia, a United Nations expert said today, while calling on the international community and Somali authorities for gr

26 Jul 2019

UN envoy condemns attack on Mogadishu mayor's office

Mogadishu - The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, strongly condemns the suicide attack that took place in the offices of Mogadishu’s mayor today and which has reportedly led to casualties, with the mayor among them.

24 Jul 2019

International partners visit Galmudug

Mogadishu – A delegation of Somalia’s regional and international partners visited Dhusamareeb on 22 July 2019, to be updated on developments in the Federal Member State of Galmudug and to attend a ceremony marking initial steps in integration of some local security forces into th

22 Jul 2019

On South West State visit, UN envoy to Somalia flags need for “good relations” between Federal Member States and Federal Government

Baidoa – On his first visit to South West State since taking office, the new United Nations envoy to Somalia emphasized the importance of “good relations” between Federal Member States and the Federal Government.

18 Jul 2019

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