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Unanimously adopting Resolution 2753, Security Council transfers mandate to United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia
New York – Underlining the importance of consolidating peace and security gains in Somalia, the Security Council today decided that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) shall be called the United Nations…
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Two Somali disability rights activists embark on specialised training in braille production in Kampala
Kampala – For a person with a disability in Somalia, going about daily life is no walk in the park. Two young Somali men can attest to that – Abdirahman Mohamud Kulane and Abdulkadir Mohamed Abdullahi. The pair are two of…
UNTMIS
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United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia starts operations
Mogadishu – The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) began operations today, succeeding the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).
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As 16 Days of Activism start, UN calls for increased investment in fight against gender-based violence in Somalia
Mogadishu – Observing the start of the annual global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, the United Nations in Somalia today underlined the importance of the Somali authorities’ increasing investment…
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Benefits of internationally-supported irrigation project pour forth for displaced Somalis in Baidoa
Baidoa – Aden Sheikh Issack has a small allotment on an eight-acre communal farm in Barwaqo, a small settlement of internally displaced people (IDPs) on the outskirts of Baidoa in Somalia’s Bay region. He fled there when the…
UNTMIS
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International Partners urge de-escalation of FGS-Jubaland dispute
Mogadishu - International Partners* are alarmed by the escalation of the dispute between the Federal Government and Jubaland State following the recent National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting. We urge all stakeholders to…
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UNSOM’s transition to UNTMIS: A testament to Somalia’s remarkable progress
Mogadishu – The close and productive partnership between Somalia and the United Nations came under the spotlight at the recent launch of the UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS). UNTMIS was established on 1…
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Remarks by the Acting UN Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, at the launch of the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS)
In November the Acting UN Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, provided an inaugural speech for the launch of UNTMIS. Read his speech as delivered.
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Open Day on Women, Peace and Security marked in Mogadishu with launch of new anti-GBV initiative
Mogadishu – The importance of increasing Somali women’s participation and inclusion in their country’s political and decision-making arenas was underlined at a recent gathering in the Somali capital, which also included the…
- Press statements
On international day, UN commends Somalia on human rights achievements
Mogadishu – Marking Human Rights Day, the United Nations today commended Somalia for its recent achievements in promoting and protecting the rights of all Somalis.
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Ethiopia and Somalia
New York – The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of the ‘Ankara Declaration’ in which President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia agreed to work towards resolving their…
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Feature - In Somalia, camels and stability go hand in hand
Camels have shaped Somalia’s cultural identity long before Somalia was sovereign. When Somalia gained independence in 1960, Somalis found it fitting to describe the moment as “Maandeeq,” which means milk-camel, to stand as a…