News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has learnt with deep sorrow of the killing of Libaan Abdullahi Farah ‘Qaran’ a reporter of Somali Kalsan TV based in Gaalkacyo. Reports suggest that Libaan was shot dead last night while returning home…

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, wishes the people of Somalia a Happy Ramadhan. As Somalis join Muslims around the world to observe the holy month, SRSG Nicholas Kay said: “This is a month for spiritual reflection and a good time to…

Mogadishu - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, condemns the terrorist suicide attack which occurred earlier today in Mogadishu in the vicinity of the airport. This is one of several sporadic attacks carried out by extremists since the beginning of Ramadan…

Garowe – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, arrived in Garowe, Puntland this morning for his first visit to the region since he assumed his duties as head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) on June 3. On his…

Garowe/Mogadishu – SRSG Nicholas Kay has described today's decision to postpone the elections as "brave and wise" following violent clashes in parts of Puntland.SRSG Kay said “My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I have been in touch with all sides and urged restraint.” SRSG Kay…

Mogadishu – With little less than two months to go before the Brussels Conference, this meeting is an opportune moment to take stock of the progress made in the New Deal process and more generally. It also gives us an opportunity to critically review the key areas still requiring work and further…

New York – The Security Council today decided to renew the mandate of the group monitoring sanctions imposed on Somalia, explicitly targeting parties that obstructed justice while further easing funding and equipment restrictions on the United Nations and European Union missions in that country. [S…

Garowe/Mogadishu, – SRSG Nicholas Kay has described today's decision to postpone the elections as "brave and wise" following violent clashes in parts of Puntland.

Mogadishu - SRSG Nicholas Kay strongly condemns the suicide attack against an office housing Turkish staff earlier today in Mogadishu which reportedly ended in deaths and injuries. This is one of the several attacks that Al Shabaab has carried out during the holy month of Ramadan.SRSG Kay said “My…

New York – The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the 27 July 2013 terrorist attack on the office housing Turkish personnel in Mogadishu. The Secretary-General expresses his heartfelt condolences to the people of Turkey and its Government, as well as to the Somali people. His thoughts…

New York – The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the suicide car bomb attack against one of the main buildings of the embassy of Turkey in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 27 July, which resulted in one death and left several others wounded. They expressed their deep sympathy…

Mogadishu - SRSG Nicholas Kay expresses grave concern over allegations of rape at an AMISOM military facility. He welcomes the announcements by the Federal Government of Somalia and by AMISOM of the establishment of an investigation into the allegations.“It is important that any investigation is…