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).

UN Special Representative says Somalis must redouble efforts for peace following Ethiopia’s withdraw

Nairobi, 13 January 2009 - The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has said that, given the withdrawal of Ethiopian troops from Mogadishu, it is now up to the Somalis to ensure peace and stability in their country. [English][Somali]