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Mogadishu – On her latest visit, the Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in Somalia today called on the Somali authorities to step up their efforts on a range of human rights issues for the good of all Somalis…

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…

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…