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Somali journalists observe World Press Freedom Day in Mogadishu
Mogadishu - The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Finish foundation for media (VIKES) have marked the World Press Freedom Day in Mogadishu today. The public…
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Security Council Press Statement on terrorist attack in Somalia
New York - The members of the Security Council condemn in the strongest terms yesterday’s terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia, for which Al Shabaab has claimed responsibility and has caused numerous deaths and injuries…
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Invest in the People of Somalia, says ASG Cheng-Hopkins as she starts her visit in Somalia
Mogadishu – The Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support, Judy Cheng-Hopkins, arrived yesterday in Mogadishu to begin a five-day visit to Somalia. Ms. Cheng-Hopkins will discuss with the Federal Government as…
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UN Special Representative meets new Mogadishu mayor, discuss priorities for next two years
Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) Nicholas Kay met today with the Mayor of Mogadishu and Governor of Banadir Regional Administration, Hassan Mohamed Hussein “Mungab” at the headquarters…
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ASG Cheng-Hopkins concludes visit to Somalia, announcing $7 Million for peacebuilding support
Mogadishu – The Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support, Judy Cheng-Hopkins, today concluded a five-day visit to Somalia, announcing an additional US$7 million in support of peacebuilding activities in newly…
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UN Envoy to Somalia urges increased funding for “serious” humanitarian situation
MOGADISHU – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has highlighted the need for urgent funding to relieve the serious humanitarian situation in the country, noting that without…
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Transcript of Press Conference by ASG Judy Cheng-Hopkins and SRSG Nick Kay
Mogadishu - SRSG Kay: It is a great pleasure today to welcome Assistant Secretary-General Judy Cheng-Hopkins, who is responsible for peacebuilding in the United Nations in New York. Judy has long experience – 36 years –…
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UN Representative for Somalia condemns attack in Baidoa
Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay has condemned the attack in Baidoa today that resulted in the death of many civilians and injuries to many more.“I am shocked…
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Taking a firm stand against sexual violence
Mogadishu - Somalia has begun to take concrete steps to combat the widespread problem of sexual violence; at the end of a 5-day consultative meeting in Mogadishu, the Federal Government of Somalia unveiled a decisive plan to…
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UN Envoy highlights progress but warns of “danger zone” for Somalia
Nairobi – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, today addressed members of the international community in Nairobi on the situation in Somalia in a joint briefing with AU…
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UN Envoy call on Somalia’s institutions and leaders to unite for peace and progress
Mogadishu - Speaking at the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies in Mogadishu today, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), Nicholas Kay highlighted the political, economic and security progress that…
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SRSG Kay visits Jowhar meets Governor, community elders and civil society
Jowhar - The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), Nicholas Kay today made his first visit to the town of Jowhar, in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region. Mr Kay is the highest-ranking UN official to visit…