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Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Apr 22, 2024

United Nations Special Representative Catriona Laing Completes Assignment

The UN Special Representative’s one-year assignment ends on 21 May

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Catriona Laing, is completing her assignment in May. “I have full confidence that Somalia will succeed and that the African Union and United Nations, along with our international partners, will continue to play a crucial role in supporting Somalis on their…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Apr 04, 2024

On International Day for Mine Awareness, United Nations (UN) Reaffirms their Support to Somalia In Protecting Lives from Explosive Ordnance

The United Nations in Somalia works closely with national and international mine action specialists, at both Federal and federal member state levels, in responding to explosive threats faced by communities

On the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations reaffirms their support to Somalia in protecting the lives of civilians from the explosive hazards and building peace through the development of national explosive threat mitigation capacity. “Mine action efforts are an essential component of…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Apr 01, 2024

Somalia’s international partners statement on Constitutional Review

Somalia’s international partners commend the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Federal Parliament to ensure Somalia’s compliance with international and regional human rights obligations

Somalia’s international partners* commend the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Federal Parliament to ensure Somalia’s compliance with international and regional human rights obligations, including the rights of the child. We look forward to future cooperation with Somalia as it consolidates its role in the international arena. We…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Mar 30, 2024

Maryan Zeylac: Leading the Way for Female Journalists in Somalia’s South West State

Working in a male-dominated industry is not new Ms. Zeylac – she spent almost 20 years working in the media in South West State and became accustomed to it

For a long time, the voice of Maryan Zeylac was one of the few women’s voices heard by the listeners of the main, privately-owned radio station in Somalia’s South West State. “I was the sole female journalist at Radio Baidoa, leading several radio shows within a predominantly male environment,” says Maryan Zeylac,…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Feb 24, 2024

Muna Ibrahim Dakhtar: Setting a Leading Example for Somali Women Journalists

With a determined gait, her movements indicate focus and haste

Two days a week, before dawn, when the streets of Hargeisa are still empty, and the tea sellers are only just starting to set up their stalls, a solitary figure rushes through the waking city. She wastes no time. With a determined gait, her movements indicate focus and haste. Her…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Jan 28, 2024

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

Mr. Zenenga brings extensive experience in supporting political processes and mediation, managing complex peace operations, and working with Government and other key stakeholders in conflict and post-conflict settings

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe as his new Deputy Special Representative in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). Mr. Zenenga succeeds Anita Kiki Gbeho of Ghana, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for her dedicated service in Somalia. Currently serving as…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Jan 27, 2024

Aisha Ahmed Hussein: Enhancing Access to High-Quality Education for Somali Children

In addition to financial obstacles and raising awareness, the education activist is also making efforts to ensure education is available to as many children as possible

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 are not able to fund their children’s education. In addition to poverty,…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Jan 18, 2024

Somalia: United Nations (UN)-contracted plane carrying humanitarian supplies crashes in South West State

Initial reports indicate there was one fatality and two people injured

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 it veered off the runway. Initial reports indicate there was one fatality and two people injured. The United Nations…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Jan 12, 2024

⁠United Nation (UN) Condemns Deadly Mortar Attack on Aden Adde International Airport Area

The UN in Somalia calls for those responsible to be brought to justice, and remains committed to supporting the people and government of Somalia in their efforts to build peace and stability in the country

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 working in support of Somali peace- and state-building. We condemn this act…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Jan 11, 2024

Aviation Incident Involving United Nations-Contracted Helicopter

The helicopter was conducting an air medical evacuation

The UN can confirm that there has been an aviation incident involving a UN-contracted helicopter in Galmudug, Somalia. The helicopter was conducting an air medical evacuation. The UN is in the process of gathering all relevant information. Response efforts are underway. More information will be shared when it becomes available.

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