The Secretary General is alarmed about the reports of violence in Mogadishu. He underscores the urgent need for all stakeholders to resume talks to identify a way forward to avoid reversing the progress seen in Somalia to date, as well as ensuring the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure.
The Secretary General calls on all parties to exercise utmost restraint, refrain from any actions that could incite further violence, and resolve political differences through dialogue.
The UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) today noted that the Mission and international partners have repeatedly warned,in their statements and stakeholder engagements, of the risk of repeating the crisis that arose in 2021 over differences regarding the electoral roadmap, warnings that were unfortunately, obviously, are not heeded.
The UN Mission urges all Somali leaders to prioritise the national interest and resume the talks that ended on 15 May. Somalia's international partners stand ready to facilitate such a dialogue.
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General
New York, 4 June 2026
