Conclusions for Day One of the Istanbul II Conference on Somalia
Istanbul, 31 May 2012 – The Conference emphasized the importance of encouraging inclusive and equitable growth to reduce poverty in Somalia, including through the promotion of inclusive business practices. It was acknowledged…
Declaration of the Istanbul II Conference on Somalia
Istanbul, 1 June 2012 – The Second Istanbul Conference on Somalia, under the theme "Preparing Somalia's Future: Goals for 2015," took place on 31st May and 1st June 2012. Maintaining the multi-dimensional and multi-layered…
SRSG Mahiga makes an opening statement at the Istanbul II Conference on Somalia
Istanbul, 31 May 2012 – UN Special Representative for Somalia, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga expressed his delighted to return for this important second Istanbul Conference and thanked the Turkish Government for once again hosting…
The Joint Security Committee 13th Sessoin concludes today with a Communiqué
Mogadishu, 8 May 2012 – The thirteenth session of the Joint Security Committee (JSC) was held in Mogadishu from 7 to 8 May 2012. The Committee was co-chaired by His Excellency Dr. Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, Prime Minister of the…
With 90 Days until the End of the Transitional Period, Many Obstacles to Progress Cleared
Nairobi, 25 May 2012 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga, briefed the press today on the recent progress on the Somalia political process. The SRSG had just returned from three days…
Consultative Meeting of the Somali Signatories of the Process for Ending the Transition
Addis Ababa, 23 May 2012 – The Somali signatories of the process for ending the transition held a consultative meeting in the African Union Headquarters, from 21 to 23 May 2012. The meeting was hosted by the African Union and…
SRSG Mahiga expresses dismay over the murder of Somali Journalist
Mogadishu, 24 May 2012 – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga, is dismayed to learn of the brutal murder of a Somali journalist today in Mogadishu. Shabelle Radio…
SRSG Statement on Hargeisa Incident
19 May 2012 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga, expresses concern over the recent violent clashes in Hargeisa between the Somaliland security forces and Somaliland citizens which…
SRSG Mahiga addresses the UN Security Council
New York, 15 May 2012 – SRSG Mahiga presented to the United Nations Security the latest report of the Secretary-General and briefed the Council on the latest developments in Somalia.
TFG, UNPOS and OHCHR sign agreement on human rights
Mogadishu, 11 May 2012 – A technical cooperation agreement on assistance to Somalia in the areas of human rights was signed earlier today by the Transitional Federal Government (TFG), the Office of the High Commissioner for…
Statement by SRSG Mahiga on the inaugural convening of Traditional Elders
4 May 2012 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Dr. Augustine Mahiga, sends his congratulations to the Somali people and to the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) on the inaugural…
AU, UN and IGAD Issue Joint Warning Letter to the Parties
1 May 2012 - We have now entered a critical juncture of the transitional period of the peace process in Somalia. As we move closer to key benchmarks, such as the convening of the Constituent Assembly, adoption of a new…