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Press remarks of the UN Secretary-General in Mogadishu
Your Excellency Mr. President, Dear members of the press, I am happy to be back in Somalia, six years after my first visit as Secretary-General, not to mention the many visits as High Commissioner for Refugees during more…
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Press remarks of the UN Secretary-General in Mogadishu
Your Excellency Mr. President, Dear members of the press, I am happy to be back in Somalia, six years after my first visit as Secretary-General, not to mention the many visits as High Commissioner for Refugees during more…
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On surprise visit to Mogadishu, UN chief urges “massive international support” for Somalia
Mogadishu – Continuing his tradition of carrying out solidarity visits to Muslim countries during the Holy Month of Ramadan, the United Nations chief today landed in Somalia, where he underlined the need for international…
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Press remarks of the UN Secretary-General on the conclusion of his visit to Somalia
Ladies and gentlemen of the press, I wish to thank President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the people of Somalia for their warm welcome. I am happy to be back here during the Holy Month of Ramadan. This continues my annual…
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Wrapping up two-day visit, UN chief reaffirms world body’s support for Somalia’s progress and development
Mogadishu – Wrapping up his solidarity visit to Somalia, the United Nations chief today reaffirmed the world body’s commitment to supporting the Horn of Africa country as it continues on its path to peace and stability.…
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Press remarks of the UN Secretary-General on the conclusion of his visit to Somalia
Ladies and gentlemen of the press, I wish to thank President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the people of Somalia for their warm welcome. I am happy to be back here during the Holy Month of Ramadan. This continues my annual…
UN extends warm greetings to all Somalis for Eid-al-Fitr
Mogadishu – The United Nations family in Somalia extends warm greetings and congratulations to all Somalis on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr. “As we come to the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the United Nations wishes a…
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UN extends warm greetings to all Somalis for Eid-al-Fitr
Mogadishu – The United Nations family in Somalia extends warm greetings and congratulations to all Somalis on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr. “As we come to the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the United Nations wishes a…
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Fatima Ismail Mohamed: “I saw too many girls suffering from FGM and knew I had to do something”
Mogadishu – One morning in 2011, Fatima Ismail Mohamed was seated in her 8th grade classroom in the Somali capital of Mogadishu waiting for the lesson to begin, when suddenly her friend seated next to her dropped to the…
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A round-up of activities of the UN system in Somalia in April 2023
Food | FAO rehabilitates canals to help farmers overcome water shortages With support from FAO and funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, farming communities in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle area…
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Photo Story: A day with human rights officers in Garowe
Garowe – Located in northern Somalia, Garowe is home to close to an estimated half a million residents. Of these, nearly 75,000 people are internally displaced due to climate change and conflict. Often, these people—known as…
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On World Press Freedom Day, UN encourages safeguarding media’s vital role in Somalia
Mogadishu – Marking World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations in Somalia today acknowledged the vital work carried out by the country’s media and reaffirmed its commitment to support efforts to promote and protect its civic…