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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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UN: $1.6 billion needed for life-saving aid for more than five million people in drought-affected Somalia

Mogadishu – With low levels of rain expected for the fifth consecutive rainy season, the United Nations is appealing for $1.6 billion to provide life-saving aid to 5.4 million people affected by the ongoing drought in Somalia.

17 Jan 2018

Photo Story: A day in the life of UN Envoy Michael Keating

The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representatives are constantly on the go.

17 Jan 2018

Eleven officers recognized for their United Nations service in Somalia

Mogadishu – Eleven international military officers serving with the United Nations in Somalia were recognized at a medal ceremony today for their service in the Horn of Africa country.

16 Jan 2018

In Hargeisa, UN envoy calls for calm and dialogue following clashes

The top United Nations envoy for Somalia has called for calm and dialogue amid reports of clashes between security forces from ‘Somaliland’ and neighbouring Puntland.

11 Jan 2018

After years of conflict, Somalia eager to recapture former glory as tourism destination

Mogadishu – Once, in the 1960s and 70s, it was known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean.” That was before decades of armed conflict and instability drove visitors away from Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, leaving a once-thriving tourism a distant memory.

07 Jan 2018

Hamdi Ali: A champion for the rights of women and girls in Somalia

In a country which has only recently started making renewed headway against patriarchal traditions, 23-year-old Hamdi Mohamed Ali is passionate about education for girls and women’s rights.

30 Dec 2017

Nura Ali: A pioneering female police officer setting an example for others

Law enforcement was not a feasible career option for most Somali women when Nura Jama Ali was growing up in the 1970s.

26 Dec 2017

End of Year Statement from UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia Michael Keating

Somalis face some of the toughest living conditions in the world. Millions are struggling to cope with the consequences of drought. Insecurity is a fact of life for everyone. 2017 has seen many terrible moments, including the devastating bomb on 14 October that ruined so many lives.

26 Dec 2017

UN envoy to Somalia hails adoption of 2018 government budget as positive step towards financial empowerment

PRESS STATEMENT 21/2017

24 Dec 2017

Somali youth promote peace and development agenda through innovative ideas

The arresting images of young women and men in white T-shirts and red ribbons tied around their heads clearing debris at the 14 October bomb blast site in Mogadishu was uplifting to victims of the heinous terror attack against innocent civilians.

22 Dec 2017

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