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

09 February 2010

Four battalions (1800 men) of the TFG forces that were trained in Jazira camp complete deployment in Mogadishu.

26 Mar 2010

10 February 2010

Insurgents reportedly shell TFG military camps in Mogadishu. No casualties are reported.

26 Mar 2010

12 February 2010

Somali Minister of Sports, Saleeban Olaad Roble dies in Riyadh from injuries sustained in the 3 December 2009 suicide bombing at the Shamow Hotel.

26 Mar 2010

23 February 2010

Deputy District Commissioner of Bur-Salah District in Mudug Region, "Puntland", is killed reportedly by stray bullets.

26 Mar 2010

25 February 2010

The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) holds its 217 meeting, at which it considers the situation in Somalia.

26 Mar 2010

28 February 2010

Al-Shabab orders the World Food Programme (WFP) to halt all operations in Somalia and leave the country.

26 Mar 2010

EU Council adopts a decision imposing restrictive measures against Eritrea in line with the UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1907 (20

26 Mar 2010

The British Government issues an order banning Somali terrorist organization al-Shabab.

26 Mar 2010

Heavy fighting and artillery fire exchanges between Somali Government Forces supported by AMISOM soldiers and insurgents erupt in Mogadishu. Almost 40 people are wounded

26 Mar 2010

The Somali Cabinet meets in Mogadishu to discuss among other things, the agreed upon principles between the TFG and Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama'a,

26 Mar 2010

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