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UN Envoy Kay condemns the arrest of Somali journalists
Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, condemns the arrest of two television journalists and the forced closure of Universal TV offices on 2 October 2015 in Mogadishu. “Independent, free and pluralistic media are vital,” said SRSG Kay. “Freedom of…
SRSG Kay attends Interim Jubba Administration Presidential Inauguration Ceremony
Mogadishu – 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…
Special Representative for Somalia condemns attack on AMISOM base
Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, strongly condemns today’s attack by Al-Shabaab militants on an AMISOM base at Janaale, Lower Shabelle Region manned by troops from the Ugandan contingent.
Special Representative for Somalia condemns attack on AMISOM base
Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, strongly condemns today’s attack by Al-Shabaab militants on an AMISOM base at Janaale, Lower Shabelle Region manned by troops from the Ugandan contingent.“I send my deepest condolences to the…
Int'l community urges rapid resolution to crisis created by impeachment motion
Mogadishu – As concerned partners of the Somali people, the envoys of the United Nations, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the European Union (EU), the United States of America and the United Kingdom express their deep concern…
UN Envoy for Somalia commends youth on International Youth Day
Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG) Nicholas Kay extends his warmest regards to the youth of Somalia on the occasion of International Youth Day.SRSG Kay stated that youth have a very important and active role to play in rebuilding a prosperous and…
SRSG Nicholas Kay Closing Address at the High-Level Partnership Forum
Mogadishu – Your Excellency, Mr. President and Your Excellency, the Prime Minister; Your Excellencies in general.My goodness I am almost lost for words. The Foreign Minister’s reading of the communiqué was the fastest I have ever heard. But my goodness what a lot we have achieved. I want to talk…