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).

The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) holds its 241st Meeting

Addis Ababa, 23 September 2010 – The Council, among other decisions, expressed concern at the continued divisions within the TFG, and appealed for increasd support towards the rebuilding of Somali Security Forces. [Communiqué]