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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…
UNOPS chief visits Somalia, reaffirms commitment to promote peace and development
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…
UNTMIS Contact
Ari Gaitanis Chief of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Group / Spokesperson Intermission: 197-8581 Direct: +34 96 190 8581 Mobile: +252 699 988 015 E-mail: gaitanis@un.org Dana Palade Deputy Chief of Strategic…
- Photo Story
Two Somali disability rights activists embark on specialised training in braille production in Kampala
Kampala – For a person with a disability in Somalia, going about daily life is no walk in the park. Two young Somali men can attest to that – Abdirahman Mohamud Kulane and Abdulkadir Mohamed Abdullahi. The pair are two of…
- Remarks
Remarks by the Acting UN Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, at the launch of the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS)
In November the Acting UN Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, provided an inaugural speech for the launch of UNTMIS. Read his speech as delivered.
UNTMIS
- Press statements
United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia starts operations
Mogadishu – The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) began operations today, succeeding the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).
- News Story
Benefits of internationally-supported irrigation project pour forth for displaced Somalis in Baidoa
Baidoa – Aden Sheikh Issack has a small allotment on an eight-acre communal farm in Barwaqo, a small settlement of internally displaced people (IDPs) on the outskirts of Baidoa in Somalia’s Bay region. He fled there when the…
- Press statements
As 16 Days of Activism start, UN calls for increased investment in fight against gender-based violence in Somalia
Mogadishu – Observing the start of the annual global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, the United Nations in Somalia today underlined the importance of the Somali authorities’ increasing investment…
UNTMIS
- Press statements
International Partners urge de-escalation of FGS-Jubaland dispute
Mogadishu - International Partners* are alarmed by the escalation of the dispute between the Federal Government and Jubaland State following the recent National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting. We urge all stakeholders to…