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Capacity building | UNODC supports the committee against organised crime Somalia is one of the few remaining countries to sign the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC). UNTOC is an instrument representing a major step forward in the fight against organised crime…

Baidoa – The electoral process is usually a time of concerted effort for all who want to see a change in leadership. Such was the case of Zeinab Omar Ali, Chairperson of the Bay Women Association Network (BWAN). "During the most recent federal parliamentary election, BWAN assisted seven women in…

New York – The Secretary-General condemns today’s attacks in Beletweyne, HirShabelle, perpetrated by Al-Shabaab, which resulted in many casualties, including state officials. He extends his condolences to the families of the bereaved as well as the Government and people of Somalia. He wishes a swift…

New York – The Secretary-General condemns today’s attacks in Beletweyne, HirShabelle, perpetrated by Al-Shabaab, which resulted in many casualties, including state officials. He extends his condolences to the families of the bereaved as well as the Government and people of Somalia. He wishes a swift…

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Mogadishu – On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the suicide bombing in the Somali capital of Mogadishu on 14 October 2017, the United Nations today joined the people and government of Somalia in remembering the victims and survivors of the deadly attack. “Time may have passed but the…

As delivered Good afternoon, Mr. President, Mr. Vice-President, members of the Cabinet, members of your advisory team. It’s a pleasure to be back in Garowe. I am here today with colleagues representing some of Somalia’s main international partners, and we thank President Said Abdullahi Deni and the…

Garowe – The holding of direct local elections was the focus of a visit today by representatives from some of Somalia’s main international partners to the country’s northern Federal Member State (FMS) of Puntland. “We exchanged ideas and had a fruitful discussion on how best to advance Puntland’s…

Mogadishu – Progress in raising women’s participation in Somalia’s peace, security and development efforts came under the spotlight today at a gathering of government, civil society and United Nations representatives, among many others. “I want to say how encouraging it is to see so many women…

Mogadishu – In observance of United Nations Day this year, the world body’s top officials in Somalia took the opportunity to underscore its commitment and close collaboration in supporting the country’s people and government in a range of strategic areas. “As we see around the world, and here in…

SPEAKERS James Swan, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, and Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) Anita Kiki Gbeho, UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Somalia (UNSOM) Lisa Filipetto, UN Assistant Secretary-General, and Head of UN Support…

New York – The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by yesterday’s attack in Mogadishu, which killed over 100 people and wounded many more. He extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, which include United Nations staff, as well as the Government and people of Somalia. He…