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Mogadishu – SRSG Nicholas Kay strongly condemns the suicide attack against an office housing Turkish staff earlier today in Mogadishu which reportedly ended in deaths and injuries. This is one of the several attacks that Al Shabaab has carried out during the holy month of Ramadan.SRSG Kay said “My…

Garowe/Mogadishu – SRSG Nicholas Kay has described today's decision to postpone the elections as "brave and wise" following violent clashes in parts of Puntland.SRSG Kay said “My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I have been in touch with all sides and urged restraint.” SRSG Kay…

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, condemns the terrorist suicide attack which occurred earlier today in Mogadishu in the vicinity of the airport. This is one of several sporadic attacks carried out by extremists since the beginning of Ramadan…

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, has learnt with deep sorrow of the killing of Libaan Abdullahi Farah ‘Qaran’ a reporter of Somali Kalsan TV based in Gaalkacyo. Reports suggest that Libaan was shot dead last night while returning home…

Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, wishes the people of Somalia a Happy Ramadhan. As Somalis join Muslims around the world to observe the holy month, SRSG Nicholas Kay said: “This is a month for spiritual reflection and a good time to…

New York – Mr President, Members of the Council, thank you very much for this opportunity to brief the Security Council for the first time since assuming my appointment as SRSG for Somalia. I am particularly glad to be here today with Ambassador Annadif of the African Union, representing our close…

Brussels – Secretary-General's message to High-Level Conference on a New Deal for Somalia. Delivered by Nicholas Kay, the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia. I send my best wishes to this Conference and especially to His Excellency the President of Somalia as he and his…

New York – The United Nations Security Council issued a press statement on Somalia.

New York – The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia condemns in the strongest terms the violent attack on a vehicle in which Ahmad Muhammad Islam Madobe, leader of the interim Jubba administration was traveling. Ahmad Muhammad Islam is reported to have escaped…

Mogadishu – SRSG Nicholas Kay condemns the terrorist attack in Mogadishu earlier today at the vicinity of the National Theatre. Reportedly, a suicide bomber and a vehicle loaded with explosives detonated at the site of a popular restaurant causing numerous casualties.“I am appalled by this act of…

Mogadishu / Addis Ababa – SRSG Nicholas Kay welcomed today the agreement signed in Addis Ababa by Minister of State Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir and Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed Islaan “Madobe” on behalf of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Interim Jubba Administration respectively. Ethiopia as chair of…

Mogadishu – SRSG Nicholas Kay expresses grave concern over allegations of rape at an AMISOM military facility. He welcomes the announcements by the Federal Government of Somalia and by AMISOM of the establishment of an investigation into the allegations.“It is important that any investigation is…