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Banadir Court Complex Opens in Mogadishu
Mogadishu – The Federal Government of Somalia, the United Nations, and donor partners welcomed the opening of the Banadir Courts Complex today in Mogadishu. This opening marks an important milestone for the justice sector. The provisioning of a safe place for the community to access justice services…
Benadir Court Complex opens in Mogadishu
Mogadishu – The Federal Government of Somalia, the United Nations, and donor partners welcomed the opening of the Banadir Courts Complex today in Mogadishu. This opening marks an important milestone for the justice sector. The provisioning of a safe place for the community to access justice services…
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Newly Refurbished Benaadir court complex officially opens
Mogadishu – The rehabilitated Benaadir Court complex in Mogadishu has been officially opened to support the delivery of justice and promote the rule of law in Somalia. The United Nations Development Programme and the Rule of Law and Security Institutions Group (ROLSIG) under the United Nations…
SRSG Kay attends Interim Jubba Administration Presidential Inauguration Ceremony
The Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG) Nicholas Kay has extended compliments to the President of the Interim Jubba Administration Sheikh Ahmed Islam “Madobe” upon his inauguration, pledging continued support of the UN towards Somalia’s state formation process. The…
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International Day of Peace Message by the United Nations Secretary-General
This year’s International Day of Peace comes at a time of deadly violence and destabilizing conflicts around the world. Rather than succumbing to despair, we have a collective responsibility to demand an end to the brutality and impunity that prevail.I call on all warring parties to lay down their…
UN Special Representative for Somalia on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha
Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, extends his heartfelt greetings to all Somali people as they celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, marking the end of Hajj, the holy pilgrimage to Mecca. “As Somalia celebrates Eid-ul-Adha, I wish all Somalis and…