(As delivered, New York, 19 February 2024) Madam President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, I welcome this opportunity to address you on developments in Somalia since my last briefing...
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UN-contracted plane carrying humanitarian supplies crashes in South West State
Mogadishu – A United Nations-contracted cargo plane today crashed while landing on an air-strip in El-Barde in Somalia’s South West State. The aircraft was transporting humanitarian supplies for the...
UN condemns deadly mortar attack on Aden Adde International Airport area
Mogadishu – The United Nations in Somalia strongly condemns a mortar attack which killed a member of the UN Guard Unit on Thursday. “The UN Guard Unit plays an integral role in ensuring the safety...
International Partners welcome conclusion of Puntland leadership elections
Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* welcome the conclusion of Puntland’s presidential election on 8 January 2024. We commend the people of the Federal Member State of Puntland on the...
International partners call for calm and restraint in Garowe, 21 Nov 2023
Mogadishu -- International partners* are concerned about the risk of higher tensions, including the current mobilization of forces, in Garowe. The presence of these forces is intimidating civilians...
UN Special Representative discusses political and security developments in Puntland
Garowe – Carrying on her regular engagements with the Federal Member States, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia Catriona Laing, today visited Puntland, where she met with its...
Remarks by the UN Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, to the media, during her visit to Garowe, Puntland
(Edited for clarity) Thank you so much, Excellency. Ladies and gentlemen, I'm delighted to be visiting Puntland. This is my second visit, following assuming office as the UN Special Representative of...
Statement by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Catriona Laing to the Security Council on the situation in Somalia
(As delivered, New York, 19 October 2023) Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, I am pleased to address you on developments in Somalia since my last briefing in June. I am...
International partners condemn escalation of conflict in Laascaanood
Mogadishu – International partners* strongly condemn the escalation of conflict in Laascaanood, including reports of fighting spreading outside the town. We urge all sides to agree to an immediate...
Muna Mohamed Abdi: Helping include marginalised communities in Kismayo
Kismayo – Somali society can sometimes be characterized by clan-based divisions, inequalities and exclusions. In these situations, the country’s marginalized groups face discrimination and struggle...
Remarks by the UN Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, to the media, during her visit to Dhusamareb, Galmudug
Edited for length and clarity Your Excellency, President Ahmed Abdi Karie 'Qoorqoor', Let me begin by expressing my gratitude for the really warm welcome you've extended to me and my team. Since my...
International partners call for calm and restraint in Garowe
Mogadishu – International partners* are concerned about the violence in Garowe and its impact on civilians. The partners call for the immediate de-escalation of tensions and a return to calm. We call...
On International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, UN calls for greater protection from sexual violence of all Somalis
Mogadishu – On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Nations in Somalia today called for enhancing the legal protection of all Somalis...
Remarks by the UN Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, to the media, during her visit to Kismayo, Jubaland
Edited for length and clarity Thank you very much, Mr. President, for the very warm welcome you and your team have extended to me here in Kismayo, Jubaland. It is such a pleasure to be back in...
Remarks by the Un Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, to the Media, During Her Visit to Jowhar, Hirshabelle
As delivered Thank you so much, Mr. President, for the very warm welcome you have extended to myself and my team today, and many thanks also to your cabinet. I am accompanied today by George Conway,...
Fatima Ismail Mohamed: “I saw too many girls suffering from FGM and knew I had to do something”
Mogadishu – One morning in 2011, Fatima Ismail Mohamed was seated in her 8th grade classroom in the Somali capital of Mogadishu waiting for the lesson to begin, when suddenly her friend seated next...
On International Day for Mine Awareness, UN reaffirms commitment to a mine-free Somalia
Mogadishu – Marking the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts to rid Somalia of the threat from...
Ali Abdirahman Abdulle: Bringing school closer to internally displaced children in Bosaso
Bosaso – Somalia has around 2.9 million internally displaced people (IDPs). Their opportunities for a normal life have been disrupted by being forced to move due to conflict and climate change. Of...
Statement by Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Kiki Gbeho to the Security Council on the Situation in Somalia
(As delivered, New York, 22 February 2023) Madam President, Distinguished Members of the Council, Thank you for the opportunity to brief on the situation in Somalia at this session held under the...
International partners strongly condemn the continued violence in Laascaanood
International partners* strongly condemn the continued violence in Laascaanood and express serious concern about reports regarding the mobilisation of armed groups. We are also deeply concerned about...