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Statement on the outcome of February 1-6 Dhusamareb meetings
Mogadishu – International partners* welcome the efforts made by Somali political leaders to find agreement on implementation of the 17 September electoral model. The talks held in Dhusamareb February 1 – 6 made progress on…

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International partners welcome meeting underway in Dhusamareb
Mogadishu – International partners* welcome the meeting among President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo and Federal Member State leaders now underway in Dhusamareb. It is crucial that all participants engage constructively…

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Abdisalam Mohamud Shire: A radio journalist out to inform and change perceptions of people with disabilities
Kismayo – Abdisalam Mohamud Shire is a presenter and journalist with Radio Kismaayo, in Somalia’s southern Federal Member State of Jubaland. There, he presents a weekly, 30-minute radio programme called ‘Rajo-side,’ which…

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Resumption of dialogue on implementation of 17 September agreement
Mogadishu – International partners* welcome the announcement that Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Federal Member State (FMS) leaders will meet on 15 February to finalise arrangements for implementing the 17 September…

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Somalia’s humanitarian response plan seeks $1.09 billion to help 4 million people in 2021
Mogadishu — The Government of Somalia and its international partners seek $1.09 billion to provide life-saving assistance to four million vulnerable people affected by a worsening humanitarian situation around the country.…

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Joint statement welcoming agreement reached by FGS-FMS technical committee
Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* welcome the 16 February announcement that the Technical Committee representing the Federal Government and Federal Member States has identified technical solutions to issues that…

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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Somalia
New York – The Secretary-General is gravely concerned by the outbreak of violence in Mogadishu and calls on all parties to exercise restraint and calm. The Secretary-General urges the Federal Government of Somalia and Federal…

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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Somalia
New York – The Secretary-General is gravely concerned by the outbreak of violence in Mogadishu and calls on all parties to exercise restraint and calm. The Secretary-General urges the Federal Government of Somalia and Federal…

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Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, James Swan, to the Security Council on the situation in Somalia
Madame President, Distinguished Members of the Council, Thank you for this opportunity to once again update the Council on the situation in Somalia. I am pleased to appear jointly with my dear colleague, Ambassador Francisco…

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At Security Council meeting on Somalia, UN Envoy highlights political tensions and need for dialogue
Mogadishu/New York – The political stresses currently gripping Somalia and the need for dialogue and compromise to resolve them featured strongly in the briefing today of the United Nations envoy to the country at a meeting…

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Call for continued efforts to reach FGS-FMS agreement on electoral implementation
Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* call on all signatories of the 17 September agreement to come together urgently to finalize implementation of the electoral model, building on the work of the Technical Committee…

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Call for continued efforts to reach FGS-FMS agreement on electoral implementation
Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* call on all signatories of the 17 September agreement to come together urgently to finalize implementation of the electoral model, building on the work of the Technical Committee…