Chronology of Events

  • 16 December 2008
    08 Jan 2010 -
    The International Contact Group meets under the SRSG's chairmanship in New York. A final...
  • 21 December 2008
    08 Jan 2010 -
    The AU holds a meeting of the Peace and Security Council to discuss the reinforcement of AMISOM to be phased with the orderly withdrawal of Ethiopian troops.
  • 29 December 2008
    08 Jan 2010 -
    President Abdullahi Yusuf formerly announces his resignation in a statement, which he delivered before Parliament and Cabinet members in Baidoa.
  • 29 June 2000
    21 Dec 2009 -
    Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia. More...
  • May - August 2000
    21 Dec 2009 -
    The Arta Agreement
    A Reconciliation Conference for more than 2,500 participants from all sections of Somali society met from May to August in Arta, Djibouti. A National Parliament was formed, Dr. Abdikassim Salad Hassan was elected president and...
  • 1996-1997
    21 Dec 2009 -
    Sodere and Cairo Agreement
    Earlier peace agreements include the Sodere Agreement (1996) and the Cairo Agreement (1997) where Somali faction leaders agreed on a National Salvation Council to oppose General Aided. This was preceded...
  • 15 April 1995
    21 Dec 2009 -
    The Secretary-General establishes the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) to pursue peace and reconciliation through contacts with Somali leaders, civic organisations, and the states and organisations concerned.
  • 31 March 1995
    21 Dec 2009 -
    UNOSOM's mandate expires. Peacekeepers departed earlier that month.
  • 28 March 1994
    21 Dec 2009 -
    Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia. More...
  • 1993-1994
    21 Dec 2009 -
    Although faction leaders fail to comply with ceasefire agreements, the Security Council decides to extend UNOSOM for a final period urging factions to enact a ceasefire and form a Government of national unity.

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