"UNITED NATIONS ASSISTANCE MISSION IN SOMALIA - UNSOM"

A group of United Nationss officers from a variety of expert backgrounds visited Sool and Sanaag, in Somaliland, to assess the human rights situation in the two regions, after a pause of a few years due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic. UNSOM

After witnessing the sweeping consequences of drought during a joint visit with Somalia’s drought envoy on Monday (20 Jun), the United Nations humanitarian coordinator for the Horn of Africa country called for a major scale-up in resources to prevent famine. UNSOM

The United Nations in Somalia congratulated President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on his inauguration, and said it looks forward to working with his administration in support of achieving national priorities. UNIFEED

Accompanying Somalia’s newly appointed Drought Envoy on his first field visit today, the United Nations’ top humanitarian official for the Horn of Africa country warned of the devastating outlook for millions of affected Somalis amidst heightened risks of famine. UNSOM

Security Council extends mandate of United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, unanimously adopting resolution 2632 (2022).

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Somalia, James Swan, told the Security Council that the conclusion of Somalia’s electoral process last week was "a major milestone for the country," and urged Somali leaders "to move beyond the prolonged political contest to focus on urgent national priorities." UNIFEED

Peaceful transfer of power in Somalia offers long-awaited opportunity to advance urgent national priorities, Special Representative tells Security Council.

The United Nations in Somalia welcomed the conclusion of the country’s presidential election today. UNSOM

On a visit to Hargeisa a senior United Nations official pledged the world body’s support for efforts to rebuild the Waheen marketplace which was recently destroyed in a blaze. UNSOM

Located in the southern Federal Member State of Jubaland, Dollow has been hard hit by Somalia’s current wave of drought. The UN has been working with district authorities and humanitarian partners to help those in need. UNSOM