News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has highlighted the need for urgent funding to relieve the serious humanitarian situation in the country, noting that without additional support, many vulnerable Somalis risked falling deeper into crisis.…

New York – The members of the Security Council condemn in the strongest terms yesterday’s terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia, for which Al Shabaab has claimed responsibility and has caused numerous deaths and injuries. The members of the Security Council expressed their condolences to the…

Mogadishu – Swift action in 2014 in federalism, including passing key laws and completion of the constitutional review in 2015 in combination with continuous progress on the security front can still lead Somalia to successful elections in 2016, said the UN Special Representative of the Secretary…

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, condemns yesterday’s brutal killing of at least 28 Kenyan bus passengers by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Mandera, near the Somali border. “I strongly condemn yesterday’s horrendous terrorist…

Copenhagen – The High-Level Partnership Forum (HLPF) concluded today in Copenhagen. The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, commended the successful discussions of the forum, the endorsement of the communique, and the recommitment to the New Deal…

Mogadishu – The United Nations, the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the European Union (EU) and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) welcomed the formation of the Interim South West Administration (ISWA) in Somalia and the subsequent election of Sharif Hassan Sheikh Adan…

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, today extended his best wishes to all Somali people as they prepare for the holy month of Ramadan.“Ramadan is a time for families and communities to share the happiness of gathering together for…

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, congratulated the people of Somalia as they celebrated their 54th Independence Day and called on all Somalis to unite and continue the hard work to build a peaceful future for their country. “On this…

Mogadishu – The Secretary-General welcomes the signature on 23 June in Mogadishu of an agreement to establish a new interim regional administration in south west Somalia, comprising the regions of Bay, Bakool and Lower Shabelle.The Secretary-General commends all parties involved for their diligent…

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Nicholas Kay, welcomed the agreement today to establish a new interim regional administration in south west Somalia.Under the leadership of the Federal Government, supporters of two different state formation…

Mogadishu – Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has condemned the killing of radio journalist Yusuf Keynan in the capital, Mogadishu, this morning.

Hargeisa – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, arrived in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, this morning and pledged to step up UN support.During the visit SRSG Kay will meet with President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud Silanyo, the Minister of Foreign…