News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

Mogadishu - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has expressed his deep concern at the recent outbreak of violence in the northern region of Sool."Violence cannot and will not resolve political issues. All those with a stake in the area must show calm and…

Mogadishu – UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia Nicholas Kay paid tribute today to Somalia’s outgoing Prime Minister, Abdi Farah Shirdon Saaid, and noted the responsible role played by the Federal Parliament and the Speaker Mohamed Osman Jawari in handling the "no…

Mogadishu – Somali women today called on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to increase the role of women in local, regional and national political processes and improve their access to justice systems.Presenting a statement to the President at the Open Day on Women, Peace and Security in Mogadishu…

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has strongly condemned a violent attack on Puntland government forces today.At approximately 11 am this morning, a suicide car bomber targeted Puntland forces in the port city of Bossaso; reports…

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has strongly condemned the killing of Mohamed Warsame Feisal, a Member of the country’s Federal Parliament.Mr. Warsame was killed this afternoon in Mogadishu when an improvised explosive device…

Garowe, 10 December 2013 – Deputy Special Representative for the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (DSRSG) Fatiha Serour today officiated at celebrations in Garowe, capital of the Federal State of Puntland, to mark International Human Rights Day and the end of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender…

Mogadishu - Mr. President, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to introduce the Secretary-General’s report on Somalia. At the outset, I would like to thank the Council for its continued support to peace and state building in Somalia.The last three months in Somalia have been eventful. When I…

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia Nicholas Kay, visited Beledweyne, capital of the Hiraan region in his first visit to the central regions of Somalia. Upon arrival SRSG Kay said: “I chose to come to Beledweyne on my first visit to south-central regions…

Mogadishu - Your Excellency Minister of Defence of Somalia Your Excellency, Minister of National Defense of Burundi, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, Chief of Defence Forces of Somalia, Ambassadors, Ladies and Gentlemen It is an enormous pleasure…

Mogadishu - UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia Nicholas Kay today expressed concern about recent local conflicts in the country. Violent clashes in several parts of Somalia could threaten the country's progress towards peace and stability as well as the rights of…

Mogadishu - The Special Representative for the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has strongly condemned the killing of six people outside Mogadishu earlier today.Reports indicate that a convoy carrying medical personnel to a health facility west of the capital came under attack…

Mogadishu - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, congratulates the new Prime Minister, Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed, on his appointment today following a vote in the country’s Federal Parliament.“I congratulate the new Prime Minister,” said Mr. Kay. “HE Abdiweli…