UNPOS
United Nations Political Office for Somalia

Closure of UNPOS

The United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS), established on 15 April 1995, supported the Federal Government’s peace and reconciliation efforts. Its mandate ended on 3 June 2013, with its responsibilities transferred to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).

2011 Humanitarian Consolidated Appeal Launch

On 1 December 2010, in Nairobi, Ambassador Augustine P. Mahiga and the UN Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator for Somalia, Mark Bowden, launch the 2011 humanitarian appeal for Somali for approximately $530 million.