UNSOM Snapshot
Formation and mandate Established on 2 May 2013 by the UN Security Council, UNSOM was launched on 3 June 2013. UNSOM’s core role is to act as an enabler, helping to create and galvanize the political and strategic environment…
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UN Envoy for Somalia pledges support, calls on Somalis to unite for progress
Mogadishu – Speaking at an event to mark the first anniversary since the launch of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas…
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UN Envoy for Somalia pledges support, calls on Somalis to unite for progress
Mogadishu – Speaking at an event to mark the first anniversary since the launch of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas…
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Statement of USG for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, Valerie Amos
New York - Security Council briefing on the humanitarian situation in Somalia Mr. President, Thank you very much for the opportunity to brief the Council on the humanitarian situation in Somalia. Since the establishment of…
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The Security Council adopts a new resolution
New York - The Security Council at its 7188th meeting adopted resolution [S/RES/2158], extending UNSOM's mandate for a period of 12 months.
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UN Envoy for Somalia welcomes release of hostages, calls for all remaining captives to be released
Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay welcomed the release today of 11 crew members of the ship MV Albedo, held hostage since November 2010, and called for all…
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UN Special Representative for Somalia appeals for end to hostilities in Lower Shabelle
Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, expressed his deep concern as clan-based militias clashed in Lower Shabelle region of southern Somalia resulting in a number…
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Proposed resource requirements for UNSOM
United Nations General Assembly: Proposed resource requirements for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia for the period of 1 January to 31 December 2014 [ A/68/327/Add.7]
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UNSOM corrections sector visits Mogadishu central prison and discusses upcoming projects
Mogadishu – Officials from the corrections department of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) visited the Mogadishu central prison today to monitor ongoing renovation projects and to discuss with the…
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UN Special Representative for Somalia appeals for end to hostilities in Lower Shabelle
Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, expressed his deep concern as clan-based militias clashed in Lower Shabelle region of southern Somalia resulting in a number…
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UN Envoy for Somalia welcomes release of hostages, calls for all remaining captives to be released
Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay welcomed the release today of 11 crew members of the ship MV Albedo, held hostage since November 2010, and called for all…
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UN warns of looming humanitarian emergency in Somalia
Mogadishu - Despite improved security in some parts of Somalia following a military operation against Al Shabaab earlier this year, the fragile humanitarian situation in the country could become an emergency unless funds are…