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Somalia conflict: Exacting a terrible toll on civilians, Al Shabaab responsible for most civilian casualties – UN report
Geneva / Mogadishu – Armed conflict in Somalia continues to exact a heavy toll on civilians, damaging infrastructure and livelihoods, displacing millions of people, and impeding access to humanitarian relief for communities…
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The United Nations and the Federal Government of Somalia sign UN Development Strategy for 2017-2020
Mogadishu – Today, the Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations signed the UN Strategic Framework for Somalia (UNSF), framing UN support to Somalia’s development priorities over the coming four years. The…
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Security Council Press Statement on Somalia Security Conference, Inaugural Somalia Partnership Forum
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Koro Bessho (Japan): The members of the Security Council welcomed the successful conclusion of the Somalia Security Conference and the…
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UNSOM congratulates Mr. Muse Bihi Abdi on his election as President of “Somaliland”
PRESS STATEMENT 19/2017 The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) congratulates Mr. Muse Bihi Abdi of the Peace, Unity and Development (KULMIYE) Party on his election as President of “Somaliland”, as confirmed…
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UN envoy to Somalia hails adoption of 2018 government budget as positive step towards financial empowerment
PRESS STATEMENT 21/2017 The top United Nations official for Somalia has welcomed the country’s recent adoption of a federal budget as a major milestone in its economic development, bringing it one step closer to gaining…
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UN envoy to Somalia hails adoption of 2018 government budget as positive step towards financial empowerment
PRESS STATEMENT 21/2017 The top United Nations official for Somalia has welcomed the country’s recent adoption of a federal budget as a major milestone in its economic development, bringing it one step closer to gaining…
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International partners welcome creation of a unified Galmudug administration
The United Nations, African Union, European Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Djibouti, Ethiopia, Italy, Kenya, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom and United States…
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Message from the Secretary-General to all UN Staff in Somalia
“I would like to extend my profound sympathy and solidarity with you and your families as we mourn the terrible loss of life caused by the attacks in Mogadishu on Saturday. I could only imagine the shock and trauma you have…
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International partners welcome orderly election of Mohamed Abdi Ware as new president of HirShabelle state
The United Nations, African Union, European Union and Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, Ethiopia, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States congratulate Mohamed Abdi Ware on his election as President…
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USG for Political Affairs urges Somalia to continue reconciliation and State-building process
The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, visited Somalia from 24-25 August. During his visit, accompanied by SRSG Michael Keating, he held discussions with the President of…
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SRSG Keating on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha
PRESS STATEMENT 16/2017 The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Michael Keating, extends his heartfelt greetings to the Somali people as they celebrate Eid-al-Adha, marking the end of Hajj…
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International partners express concern over reported efforts to create new federal member state in Hiiraan region
The United Nations, the African Union, the European Union, the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, Ethiopia, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States are closely following developments in HirShabelle…