UN Special Representative says Somalis must redouble efforts for peace following Ethiopia’s withdraw
Nairobi, 13 January 2009 - The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has said that, given the withdrawal of Ethiopian troops from Mogadishu, it is now up to the Somalis to ensure peace and stability in…
UN team to explore ways of supporting security in Somalia
Nairobi, 9 January 2009 – A multi-disciplinary technical team from the United Nations will visit Nairobi and Addis Ababa next week to examine, among other tasks, ways that the UN can provide support to the African Union…
SRSG: Somalilanders can solve internal crisis peacefully
Nairobi, 4 September 2009 – 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…
Joint Security Committee stepping up efforts to improve security in Somalia
Nairobi, 12 August 2009 – The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has welcomed the convening of the Joint Security Committee held in Mogadishu as continuing efforts towards reforming and improving…
SRSG welcomes release of hostages in Somalia and appeals for others to be freed
Nairobi, 12 August 2009 – The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, today welcomed the release of the four Aid workers and their two pilots from captivity in Somalia. [English] [Somali]
Former Somali senior military officials to meet in Washington, DC
Nairobi, 31 July 2009 – 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…
Joint Security Committee's first meeting in Mogadishu lays ground work for security sector reform
Nairobi, 27 July 2009 – 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…
UN Special Representative hopes stability can return to Mogadishu
Nairobi, 13 July 2009 – The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has expressed the hope that gains made by the Somali Security forces over the weekend will allow some stability to return to Mogadishu…
SRSG condemns continuing piracy scourge
Nairobi, 14 April 2009 - The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has called piracy an "international scourge" which is damaging to ordinary Somalis, the region and the world.
International Community to discuss Somalia at meeting in Rome
Nairobi, 09 June 2009 - The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has announced that the 15th meeting of the International Contact Group will be held in Rome from 9 – 10 June. Representatives from more…
SRSG calls for immediate direct aid to alleviate suffering in Somalia
Nairobi, 14 May 2009 - The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has accused the extremists who are attacking Mogadishu of being directly responsible for the current suffering and misery of tens of…
Former Somalia senior military officials to meet in Washington, DC
Nairobi, 03 June 2009 - Former Somali senior military officials will convene on the 4 and 5 June in Washington DC at a meeting organized by the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) under the auspices of the…