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).

Press Releases

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EU Special Envoy to Somalia congratulates the new Prime Minister of Somalia
06 October 2012 – The EU Special Envoy to Somalia, Michele Cervone d'Urso, stated: "I congratulate the new Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon on his nomination by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and wish him every success. The EU is ready to work with the Prime minister nominee and his new government…
Somali Forces with AMISOM secure strategic sea port and airport in Kismayo
Somali government forces with the support of troops from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) moved into the Kismayo seaport and airport on Monday 1st of October in a move to secure the former stronghold of Al-Shabaab. At the end of September an advance AMISOM force conducted a beach…
SRSG statement on killing of Member of Parliament
Mogadishu, 22 September 2012 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga condemns the killing of Mustafa Haji Maalim, a Member of Parliament. According to initial reports, he was shot by unidentified armed men earlier today in Mogadishu and later…
SRSG statement on killing of Member of Parliament
Mogadishu, 22 September 2012 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga condemns the killing of Mustafa Haji Maalim, a Member of Parliament. According to initial reports, he was shot by unidentified armed men earlier today in Mogadishu and later…
UN Special Representative’s statement on attacks in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, 20 September 2012 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Augustine P. Mahiga is appalled by today's suicide bomb attacks on a popular restaurant-café in Mogadishu. Initial reports indicate that numerous people were killed and wounded including prominent members…
UN Special Representative’s statement on attacks in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, 20 September 2012 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Augustine P. Mahiga is appalled by today's suicide bomb attacks on a popular restaurant-café in Mogadishu. Initial reports indicate that numerous people were killed and wounded including prominent members…