- Top Stories
PRESS RELEASE: On Mogadishu visit, top official reaffirms UN support for Somalia
Mogadishu – Wrapping up a two-day visit to Somalia, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, today reaffirmed the world body’s support for the country’s peace- and…
- Top Stories
- News stories
Marking World Sight Day with goals for inclusion for visually-impaired Somalis
Mogadishu – For many Somalis, the sport of football is a passion, whether it be following teams in a local tournament or in one of the world’s major leagues. But for one group of Somalis, it is the sport of goalball that has…
- Top Stories
UN Secretary-General’s message for UN Day 2024
The United Nations was built by the world, for the world. Since 1945, it has been the place for countries to unite behind global solutions to global problems. Solutions that ease tensions, build bridges and forge peace…
- Top Stories
- News stories
Unanimously adopting Resolution 2753, Security Council transfers mandate to United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia
New York – Underlining the importance of consolidating peace and security gains in Somalia, the Security Council today decided that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) shall be called the United Nations…
- Top Stories
A round-up of activities of the UN system in Somalia in October 2024
Humanitarian | UNFPA and KOICA launch project to build resilience In collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Federal Government of Somalia, UNFPA launched a project in Mogadishu aimed at…
- Top Stories
United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia starts operations
Mogadishu – The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) began operations today, succeeding the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). “UNTMIS reaffirms the UN’s commitment to the…
UN Special Representative in Libya appeals for respect for human rights and reconciliation as Sirte
Libya, Tripoli, 7 October 2011 – As the battle for Sirte approaches its end, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ian Martin today appealed to all parties to respect human rights and humanitarian principles and…
UN Special Representative in Libya appeals for respect for human rights and reconciliation
Tripoli, 7 October 2011 – As the battle for Sirte approaches its end, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ian Martin today appealed to all parties to respect human rights and humanitarian principles and to…
United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Press Release
Libya, Sirte, 24 October 2011 : The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator Mr. Georg Charpentier was in Sirte today, opening the way for the joint technical assessment missions to that city and to Bani Walid that will be…
Briefing by Mr. Ian Martin SRSG for Libya to the Security Council
New York, 26 October 2011: Last Sunday, I had the great privilege of representing the Secretary-General at Libya's Declaration of Liberation in Benghazi, the city where the popular movement had begun on February 17 this year…
Security Council adopts resolution on Libya [S/RES/2017(2011)]
New York, 31 October 2011: The Security Council calls upon the Libyan authorities to take all necessary steps to prevent the proliferation of all arms and related materiel of all types to ensure their proper custody, as well…