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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UNPOS Chief lauds US show of support for Somali government
Nairobi, 6 August 2009 – The United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has welcomed the meeting between the US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Somalia's President, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed. [English] [Somali]
SRSG accuses Somali fighters of launching an attempted coup
Nairobi, 13 May 2009 - The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has accused those who launched the recent attacks on Mogadishu of carrying out an attempted coup d'état to topple a legitimate government using force. [English] [Somali]
SRSG condemns violence in Mogadishu and resulting civilian deaths
Addis Ababa, 12 May 2009 - The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has strongly condemned the continuing aggression in Mogadishu targeted at the legitimate Government of Somalia. He said the violence, which has led to the deaths and displacement of a large number of…
SRSG calls for successful follow up to Brussels meeting on Somalia
Nairobi, 27 April 2009 - The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has praised the international community for its generous pledges totaling more than $213 million for Somalia's security forces and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) – and said it was now up to…
SRSG deplores attacks on Somali politicians
Nairobi, 17 April 2009 - The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has strongly condemned the recent targeted attacks in Mogadishu aimed at delaying the ongoing work by the new Government to restore peace as well as the adoption of Sharia law by the Parliament. [English]…
SRSG condemns attack on Somali Interior Minister
Nairobi, 27 March 2009 - The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has strongly condemned those responsible for the roadside blast which wounded Somalia's Interior Minister, Sheikh Abdulkadir Ali Omar, and killed one of his assistants. [English] [Somali]
SRSG welcomes Somali business community’s support for peace process
Nairobi, 20 March 2009 - The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has welcomed the initiative by Somalia's business community to convene a brainstorming session/forumon "Job Opportunities and Youth Employment" in support of the Djibouti Peace Process. [English]
SRSG urges full support for new Somali Government
New York, 13 March 2009 - The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has congratulated the new Somali Government on the progress made in the past month and encouraged it to continue working towards peace and stability. [English] [Somali]