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UN, Somalia recommit to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers
Mogadishu – The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has renewed its commitment to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers by signing a roadmap detailing measures and practical actions to prevent violations against…
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On Africa Youth Day, UN envoy hails their contributions to peace and prosperity in Somalia
PRESS STATEMENT 25/2019 Mogadishu – As Africa celebrates its youth, the United Nations envoy to Somalia today recognised the immense potential of young Somali women and men to contribute to peace and prosperity in Somalia.…
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On Africa Youth Day, UN envoy hails their contributions to peace and prosperity in Somalia
Mogadishu – As Africa celebrates its youth, the United Nations envoy to Somalia today recognised the immense potential of young Somali women and men to contribute to peace and prosperity in Somalia. “In my regular discussions…
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UN delivers vital supplies to flood-affected families in Belet Weyne
Belet Weyne – The United Nations has joined the national efforts to provide immediate assistance to tens of thousands of people affected by floods that have devastated parts of Somalia, especially Belet Weyne district in…
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Remarks by UN envoy James Swan at the meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Contact Group in Doha
Honorable Chairman, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, First, I extend thanks to our Qatari hosts from their warm hospitality and excellent arrangements for this meeting. I also want to express our solidarity with the Somali…
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Somalia’s international partners welcome rapprochement between Somalia and Kenya
Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners listed below* welcome the measures agreed at a meeting between the President of Somalia, H. E. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, and the President of Kenya, H. E. Uhuru Kenyatta, held in…
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Somalia’s international partners welcome rapprochement between Somalia and Kenya
Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners listed below* welcome the measures agreed at a meeting between the President of Somalia, H. E. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, and the President of Kenya, H. E. Uhuru Kenyatta, held in…
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Remarks by UN envoy James Swan to the Security Council on the situation in Somalia on 21 November 2019
Madam President, Members of the Council: I congratulate you Madame President on the presidency for the month of November 2019. I am honoured to report to you today on the situation in Somalia. Let me begin by recognizing the…
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Mogadishu Tech Summit closes with attendance of thousands and millions of dollars pledged in support
Mogadishu – The Mogadishu Tech Summit closed in the Somali capital today amidst words of praise and encouragement from the government and the United Nations, and pledges worth millions of dollars in support of technological…
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At start of global campaign against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, UN highlights need for progress in Somalia
Mogadishu – At the start of the annual global 16-day campaign against sexual and gender-based violence, the United Nations in Somalia today highlighted the importance of progress in this area. “Gender-based violence and…
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Security Council press statement on Somalia
On 21 November 2019, the Members of the Security Council were briefed on the situation in Somalia by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, the Special Representative of the African Union…
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Security Council press statement on Somalia
Mogadishu – On 21 November 2019, the Members of the Security Council were briefed on the situation in Somalia by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, the Special Representative of the…