Closure of UNPOS

The United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) completed its Security Council mandate on 3 June 2013. The United Nations continues to provide support to the Somalia Federal Government's peace and reconciliation efforts through the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), established by Security Council resolution 2101 (2013).

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News

SRSG Mahiga Statement on Assassination of Somali Journalist

Mogadishu, 18 January 2013 – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga condemned the murder of Shabelle radio journalist Abdihared Osman Adan, who was shot and killed by unidentified gunmen earlier today in Mogadishu.

13 Feb 2013

Statement from UNPOS on Opening of Trial in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, 01 February 2013 – The UN Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) notes that charges have been filed against five individuals in the case opened by the Somali National Police investigating the publication in the media of an allegedly fabricated report on sexual violence in Mogadishu.

13 Feb 2013

Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Somalia

New York, 05 February 2012 – The Secretary-General is deeply disappointed over the one-year sentences handed down in Mogadishu today against a woman and a Somali journalist.

12 Feb 2013

Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Somalia

New York, 05 February 2013 – The Secretary-General is deeply disappointed over the one-year sentences handed down in Mogadishu today against a woman and a Somali journalist.

12 Feb 2013

Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Somalia

New York, 05 February 2013 – The Secretary-General is deeply disappointed over the one-year sentences handed down in Mogadishu today against a woman and a Somali journalist.

12 Feb 2013