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Dear members of the press, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning and thank you for coming. I address you as the United Nations Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia, at the conclusion of my fourth visit…

Mogadishu — On the occasion of World PressFreedom Day, the United Nations in Somalia today underlined the importance of public access to information and ensuring journalist safety. “Independent and pluralistic media are…

Baidoa – Visiting South West State today, the top United Nations official in Somalia covered a range of local topics with the Federal Member State’s leadership, in addition to reiterating the need for discussion on various…

[As delivered] Good morning, I am pleased to be in Baidoa today, and to have the opportunity to meet again with President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed ‘Laftagareen’ and members of his administration – and I thank the president and…

Dhusamareb – A mix of national and local matters were covered today during a meeting between the leader of Somalia’s Federal Member State of Galmudug and the top United Nations official in the country. “On the national side…

[As delivered] Good afternoon. I'm pleased to be here today in Dhusamareb to meet with President Ahmed Abdi Karie ‘Qoor Qoor.’ I thank him once again for the friendly engagement on a range of issues and the warm hospitality…

Mogadishu — On his first visit to Somalia, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Jorge Moreira da Silva, reaffirmed the organisation’s…

Mogadishu, 7 April 2025 — International partners* welcome the proposal to organize a platform for Somali political and community leaders to ensure their views and efforts form part of the fight against terrorism and the…

Mogadishu – Marking the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Somalia in the fight against explosive hazards for a safe and secure…

Mogadishu — A United Nations aircraft in Somalia today executed a successful emergency landing in Mogadishu after detecting a landing gear malfunction. Operated by the UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), the aircraft was en…

Mogadishu — The United Nations in Somalia extends its warmest greetings to all Somalis as they celebrate the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan and the start of Eid Al-Fitr, a time for celebration of the values of care…

New York — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of James Swan of the United States as his Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Transitional Assistance…