News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has once again called for a timely and credible political process that should lead to a new Puntland parliament this year and regional presidential elections on 8 January 2014.“As the election draws…

New York - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Mr. Philippe Lazzarini of Switzerland as his Deputy Special Representative, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Somalia. Mr. Lazzarini has extensive experience in humanitarian assistance and international…

New York - The members of the Security Council are appalled by yesterday's terrorist attacks in Mogadishu, for which Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility and which have caused numerous deaths and injuries. The members of the Security Council extended their condolences to the victims and their…

New York -The Secretary-General is appalled by the bombings yesterday in front of the Jazeera Hotel in Mogadishu. He expresses his heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed and wishes those injured a swift recovery. The Secretary-General pays tribute to the Somali security forces, which…

Garowe - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has congratulated Puntland's President-elect Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas, appointed today by members of the Puntland Parliament."I applaud the Speaker and Members of Parliament for their efforts leading to the…

Your Excellency, Mr. President-elect of the Puntland State of Somalia; The Honourable, Mr. Speaker of the Parliament and Deputies, Your Excellency, Former President (s) of Puntland; Excellencies, members of the diplomatic corps, Respected traditional and religious leaders; Members of the Civil…

Mogadishu - The Somali Ministry of Justice and Custodial Corps with the support of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have today kick started training for Somali prisons officers in the capital, Mogadishu. The training is…

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, appealed today for calm and an orderly, peaceful transfer of power in Puntland following the 8 January presidential election.“Puntland's MPs set a great example a few days ago of a peaceful, responsible and…

Mogadishu - Somalia's Banadir Regional Administration's Department of Urban Planning (DUP) in conjunction with UN-Habitat today launched a two-day urban consultation to discuss solutions for urban planning, land management and the reconstruction of Mogadishu.During the launch, DUP and UN-Habitat…

Mogadishu - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, has today welcomed the establishment of the Executive Council of the Interim Jubba Administration.“I congratulate Leader Sheikh Ahmed Madobe Islan on the formal inauguration of the Interim Jubba…

Your Excellency, First Deputy Speaker of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Honorable Jaylani Nur Ikar, Your Excellency, Sheikh Ahmed Madobe, Leader of the Interim Jubba Administration, Your Excellency, Vice President of Puntland, Ambassador Mahamet Saleh Annadif, Special Representative of the…

Mogadishu - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, has welcomed the endorsement of the Cabinet nominated by Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed following a vote today in the Somali Federal Parliament.“I congratulate the new Ministers, Deputy and…