SRSG deplores attacks on Somali politicians
Nairobi, 17 April 2009 - The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has strongly condemned the recent targeted attacks in Mogadishu aimed at delaying the ongoing work by the new Government to restore…
SRSG: Somalilanders can solve internal crisis peacefully
A delegation from UNPOS, led by the UN Deputy Special Representative for Somalia Charles Petrie, visited Somaliland this week to meet officials, with a focus on the continued and strengthened engagement of UNPOS in Somaliland…
Joint Security Committee stepping up efforts to improve security in Somalia
Special Representative Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah has welcomed the convening of the Joint Security Committee held in Mogadishu as continuing efforts towards reforming and improving security in Somalia.
SRSG welcomes release of hostages in Somalia and appeals for others to be freed
Special Representative Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah today welcomed the release of the four Aid workers and their two pilots from captivity in Somalia.
Conference with Former Senior Somali Military and Police Officers
Communiqué: The Transitional Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) convened a conference of former senior military and police officers of the Somali National security forces…
UNPOS Chief lauds US show of support for Somali government
Special Representative Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah has welcomed the meeting between the US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Somalia's President, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed.
SRSG attends High Level meetings in UK, UN Security Council and Canada, 24-31 July 2009
Special Representative Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah attended an international conference on "Managing risk in Africa" as a keynote speaker.
Former Somali senior military officials to meet in Washington, DC
The United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) is convening a workshop for former Somali senior military officials under the auspices of the Somali Ministry of Defense from 1 – 5 August in Washington DC.
Statement by the UN Special Representative for Somalia to UN Security Council, 29 July 2009
Mr President, Permanent Representatives, Ladies and Gentlemen I am grateful for this opportunity to brief the Security Council. While the situation remains fragile, there are positive developments in Somalia. As I told the…
Joint Security Committee’s first meeting in Mogadishu lays ground work for security sector reform
The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has welcomed the first meeting of the Joint Security Committee held in Mogadishu as an important step towards reforming and improving security in Somalia.
Somalis must mobilise; the international community must act
Editorial by Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah for the Daily Nation
Statement from the United Nations in Somalia on the looting of UN compounds in South Central Somalia
Nairobi, 20 July 2009 – Two UN compounds were looted today in Baidoa and Wajid, Somalia. Al Shabaab men entered both compounds and took UN equipment and vehicles. In Baidoa, the looting of all emergency communication…