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Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General James Swan to the Security Council on the situation in Somalia
New York – 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…

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Bay Regional Hospital: 85 years of helping South West State residents with healthcare
Baidoa – Quiet and calm are rare at the Bay Regional Hospital in the city of Baidoa. On any given day, the usual hustle and bustle associated with a major hospital feature throughout its grounds, as could be expected for the…

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New UN Deputy Special Representative for Somalia arrives in Mogadishu
Mogadishu – The new Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (DSRSG), Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho, arrived in Mogadishu today to assume her duties with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia…

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Joint statement on further dialogue among political leaders
Mogadishu – International partners* welcome the continuation of talks on 1 March between Federal Government of Somalia Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble and the Council of Presidential Candidates. After the successful…

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A round-up of activities of the UN system in Somalia in February 2021
Public Space | UN-Habitat builds public facilities at the Dhusamareb District Office, Galmudug State UN-Habitat has started the construction of public facilities at the Dhusamareb District Office, in close collaboration with…

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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Somalia
New York -- The Secretary-General strongly condemns the deadly terrorist attack that took place in Mogadishu yesterday. He extends his profound condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a swift recovery to those…

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Hope beyond the walls - A success story of rehabilitation in Baidoa prison in Somalia
Baidoa -- The Baidoa prison was built by the Italian government during the colonial era in the South West State of Somalia. The Ministry of Justice considers it to be one of the country’s most secure prisons because it has no…

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On International Day, the UN calls for Somali women’s enhanced political participation and applauds Somali women on the frontlines to defeat the pandemic
Mogadishu – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Somalia commends Somali women for their immense contributions to peace and development in the country and calls for decisive action by Somali…

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Hinda Dahir Jama: "I want to pave a new path for girls"
Mogadishu - Hinda Dahir Jama’s love for journalism started early – and has involved its share of danger and hardship. “Being a journalist is my childhood dream come true. It stems from my strong hope to become a role model…

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UN envoy to Somalia condemns the mortar attack on the Aden Adde International Airport area
Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, condemned today’s attack in which six mortar rounds landed within the perimeter of the Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu…

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UN envoy to Somalia condemns the mortar attack on the Aden Adde International Airport area
Mogadishu – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, condemned today’s attack in which six mortar rounds landed within the perimeter of the Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu…

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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Somalia
New York – The Secretary-General strongly condemns the deadly terrorist attack that took place in Mogadishu yesterday. He extends his profound condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a swift recovery to those…