"UNITED NATIONS ASSISTANCE MISSION IN SOMALIA - UNSOM"

United Nations representatives handed over three solar-powered oxygen plants to Somalia’s Galmudug State authorities and witnessed the start of COVAX vaccination campaign in Galmudug. UNSOM

Somalia has joined the growing list of countries to receive the COVID-19 vaccines, under the COVAX initiative which aims to ensure fair and equitable access of all nations to the vaccine. UNSOM

Security Council increases size of Central African Republic stabilization mission, adopting resolution 2566 (2021) by 14 votes in favour, with 1 abstention. Security Council extends mandate of United Nations Mission in South Sudan, unanimously adopting resolution 2567 (2021). Security Council reauthorizes African Union Mission in Somalia, unanimously adopting resolution 2568 (2021).

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Somalia’s leaders must avoid risky ‘winner-take-all’ tactics, break standoff blocking realization of agreed electoral model, Special Representative tells Security Council.

The Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), told the Security Council that “growing political tensions threaten Somalia’s state-building progress and even security unless they are resolved through dialogue and compromise in the interest of the country.” UNIFEED

The Government of Somalia and its international partners seek $1.09 billion to provide life-saving assistance to four million vulnerable people affected by a worsening humanitarian situation around the country. UNSOM

The long-running and wide-ranging relationship between the United Nations and Somaliland came to the fore during a recent visit of senior officials from the world body to its capital, Hargeisa. UNSOM

On a visit to Baidoa, Humanitarian Coordinator highlights needs for ‘long-term durable solutions’ for internally displaced persons. UNSOM

The United Nations’ support to Jubaland in areas ranging from primary health and wellbeing to economic empowerment and protection of the most vulnerable were among the topics covered today by a high-level delegation to the southern Federal Member State. UNSOM