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- Remarks
Remarks by the UN Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, to the media, during his visit to Dhusamareb, Galmudug
[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…
On Dhusamareb visit, top UN official highlights need for national unity and notes local progress
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…
- Remarks
Remarks by the UN Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, to the media, during his visit to Dhusamareb, Galmudug
[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…
- Remarks
Remarks by the UN Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, to the media during his visit to Baidoa, South West State
[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…
In Baidoa, top UN official discusses South West State issues and underscores role of dialogue for tackling national priorities
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…
- Press Statement
On World Press Freedom Day, UN highlights key role of Somali media
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…
- Press Statement
On World Press Freedom Day, UN highlights key role of Somali media
Mogadishu — On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations in Somalia today underlined the importance of public access to information and ensuring journalist safety. “Independent and pluralistic media are…
- Press Statement
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Somalia
New York — The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s attack in Somalia targeting a convoy carrying President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud which resulted in casualties. He expresses his condolences to the families of the…
- Press Statement
End of mission statement by the Independent Expert on situation of human rights in Somalia, Isha Dyfan, at conclusion of fourth country visit to Somalia
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…
On latest visit, Independent Expert urges Somali Government to “seize this opportunity” on human rights
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…