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UN condemns deadly mortar attack on Aden Adde International Airport area
Mogadishu – The United Nations in Somalia strongly condemns a mortar attack which killed a member of the UN Guard Unit on Thursday. “The UN Guard Unit plays an integral role in ensuring the safety and security of UN staff…
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UN condemns deadly mortar attack on Aden Adde International Airport area
Mogadishu – The United Nations in Somalia strongly condemns a mortar attack which killed a member of the UN Guard Unit on Thursday. “The UN Guard Unit plays an integral role in ensuring the safety and security of UN staff…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Somalia
New York – The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack on Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport area yesterday, which resulted in the death of a member of the Ugandan United Nations Guard Unit at the United…
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UN-contracted plane carrying humanitarian supplies crashes in South West State
Mogadishu – A United Nations-contracted cargo plane today crashed while landing on an air-strip in El-Barde in Somalia’s South West State. The aircraft was transporting humanitarian supplies for the World Food Programme when…
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UN-contracted plane carrying humanitarian supplies crashes in South West State
Mogadishu – A United Nations-contracted cargo plane today crashed while landing on an air-strip in El-Barde in Somalia’s South West State. The aircraft was transporting humanitarian supplies for the World Food Programme when…
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At Mogadishu ceremony, University for Peace graduates encouraged to work together to solve problems
Mogadishu – A group of graduate students from Somalia and elsewhere were today encouraged to put their educational achievements at the service of solving their countries’ – and the world’s – problems. “Congratulations! You've…
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Remarks of UN Special Representative Catriona Laing at the Inauguration of Puntland’s President Said Abdullahi Deni
Garowe – Your Excellency, Hassan Sheikh Mohammed, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia; your excellency, Said Abdullahi Deni, President of Puntland; Members of Parliament; Federal Member States here present; State…
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Aisha Ahmed Hussein: Enhancing access to high-quality education for Somali children
Galkayo – For many children in Somalia, going to school and receiving a good education is still a dream out of their reach. More than three million Somali children are out of school. In many areas across the country, parents…
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Secretary-General appoints Mr. Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe as the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General at the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia
New York – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe as his new Deputy Special Representative in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM)…
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Secretary-General appoints Mr. Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe as the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General at the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia
New York – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe as his new Deputy Special Representative in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM)…
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A round-up of activities of the UN system in Somalia in January 2024
Youth | UNFPA launches Somali Youth Fellowship UNFPA introduced the Somali Youth (SoYo) Fellowship Programme, with the aim of equipping young Somali individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to become leaders in…
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Statement by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Catriona Laing to the Security Council on the situation in Somalia
(As delivered, New York, 19 February 2024) Madam President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, I welcome this opportunity to address you on developments in Somalia since my last briefing in October. I am pleased…