UN Press statement
6 April 2026, Nicosia – The Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot leaders met today at the Residence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Khassim Diagne. The meeting took place in a positive…
Secretary-General's Message on the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against The Tutsi in Rwanda [Scroll down for French]
Read the SG's message on the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against The Tutsi in Rwanda, available in English & French
Information Note: UNMISS-supported mobile court in Mundri concludes after hearing 30 criminal and civil cases
MUNDRI - A mobile court deployed to Mundri, Western Equatoria, has resulted in 14 convictions and the acquittal of 16 accused individuals during hearings conducted between 18 to 31 March 2026. The court, supported by the…
UNSMIL
- Strengthened rule of law institutions and transitional justice processes
UNSMIL encourages constructive engagement to preserve the unity of judiciary
TRIPOLI - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) continues to closely monitor developments related to the judicial crisis and its impact on the unity of the judiciary. UNSMIL recalls that the current mediation…
‘We have been empowered’ – Young graduates from UNMISS vocational training turn new skills into business opportunities
BOR – For young people living in Bor, opportunities often feel out of reach in a region plagued by conflict, climate shocks, and economic hardship. But, for more than a 120 young men and women, a quiet revolution has started…
“We must treat the civilian community as family”: South Sudan soldier stands up for civilian protection
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Amani Ibrahim Kafi stands proudly in her uniform, representing the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) after nearly two decades of service amid conflict and displacement. During a two-day training…
Beledweyne Firefighters Equipped for Aviation Emergencies Under UNSOS Capacity Building Programme
Beledweyne - Eleven personnel from the Beledweyne Firefighter Community Service and the Somalia Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) have successfully completed a four-week Aviation Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) course delivered…
Marking International Women’s Day, UN highlights Somali women’s contributions and calls for closing legal gaps
10 March 2026, Mogadishu – The critical contributions of Somali women to their country’s justice and protection systems came under the spotlight as the United Nations in Somalia marked International Women’s Day. At a town…
Acting ASG, AUSSOM Head in joint solidarity visit of troops in Beletweyne and Jowhar
Beletweyne, Jowhar — Acting Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, joined Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, Head of the African Union Support and…
UNSOS reassures commitment to mission support during Kismayo visit
Kismayo —The Acting Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, and the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for…
Acting Head of UNSOS visits Baidoa to discuss support to AUSSOM troops in the region
Baidoa – Acting Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, recently visited Baidoa, South West State, to assess operational conditions and discuss…
UNSOS Business Seminar for Women-Owned Businesses in Somalia
Mogadishu - The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) invites interested Women-Owned Businesses in Somalia to participate in the UN Business Seminar on 23 April 2026 in Mogadishu. The Seminar aims to sensitise…