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Luuq/Mogadishu – Standing in front of his makeshift home in a camp for internally displaced people (IDP) in southern Somalia’s Luuq district, Ahmad Hassan Yarrow looks out towards what remains of the Juba River and shakes his…

Drought Response | WFP launches anticipatory action in drought-affected areas WFP launched a new anticipatory action intervention in the Xudur and Waajid districts of the Bakool region, two of the areas in Somalia hardest hit…

Mogadishu – Somalia’s maritime capabilities received a major boost today with the inauguration of a new, state-of-the-art facility for the Somali Police Force (SPF) in the capital, Mogadishu, funded by the European Union and…

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Mogadishu - The United Nations in Somalia extends it warmest wishes to all Somalis as they begin the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan. “The UN family in Somalia wishes all Somalis a peaceful Ramadan, surrounded by…

Mogadishu – The United Nations in Somalia extends it warmest wishes to all Somalis as they begin the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan. “The UN family in Somalia wishes all Somalis a peaceful Ramadan, surrounded by…

(As prepared for delivery, Mogadishu, 2 April 2022) Good morning to you all and thank you for attending this press conference. Before I read my statement, I wish to call on everyone to join me in observing a minute of silence…

Mogadishu – The human rights situation in Somalia came under the spotlight this past week with the first visit of the United Nations Independent Expert on the issue, and ended with her noting progress and challenges, as well…

Mogadishu – On the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations in Somalia today highlighted the impact that the scourge has on Somalis, and reaffirmed its support for…

Mogadishu – (As prepared for delivery) Good morning to you all and thank you for attending this press conference. Before I read my statement, I wish to call on everyone to join me in observing a minute of silence, in honour…

Mogadishu – On the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations in Somalia today highlighted the impact that the scourge has on Somalis, and reaffirmed its support for…

Mogadishu - Abdulkadir Mohamed Abdullahi was born in the rural area of the Mudug region, Puntland, in Somalia, in 1992, to a family of pastoralists. At birth, he had normal vision. He was brought to the city of Galkayo at the…