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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.

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UN wishes peaceful and safe Eid-Al-Fitr to all Somalis

23 May 2020

UN wishes peaceful and safe Eid-Al-Fitr to all Somalis

Mogadishu – PRESS STATEMENT 09/2020

The United Nations family in Somalia extends its warm congratulations to all Somalis on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr.

“The United Nations wishes a peaceful and safe Eid-al-Fitr to the people of Somalia as we come to the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a time for celebration and togetherness,” said the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan.

“It has been very encouraging to see the solidarity and connectedness expressed by so many throughout the past month, amid the COVID-19 response,” he added. “And we look forward to this continuing as people celebrate Eid in a spirit of goodwill and reconciliation, while observing health safety guidelines – Ciid Wanaagsan.”

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