Somalia: UN mission head condemns deadly terrorist attacks in Mogadishu, Galkayo
New York, Nov 27 (IBNS): The top United Nations official in Somalia has “strongly condemned” terrorist attacks in the north-central city of Galkayo and in the Somali capital on Monday, which left a prominent cleric and a number of other civilians dead.
Somalia: UN Security Council condemns terrorist attack in which dozens were killed or injured
New York, Nov 12 (IBNS): The members of the United Nations Security Council, on Saturday, condemned “in the strongest possible terms” Friday’s car bomb attack in Somalia, in which dozens of innocent women, children and men were killed or injured, and reiterated that any acts of terrorism are "criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed".
Somalis ‘will not be deterred’ by Friday’s terror attacks – UN chief
New York, Nov 10 (IBNS): Following Friday’s bomb attacks and gunfire in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, UN Chief António Guterres on Friday expressed his faith that Somalis “will not be deterred” in their pursuit of lasting peace and political stability.
Somalia’s destiny lies in the hands of the people, highlights outgoing UN envoy
New York, Sept 14 (IBNS): Despite remarkable achievements in Somalia in the recent past, structural challenges remain and continue to undermine the country’s security and political stability, the United Nations envoy for the country has warned.
Somalia: Blast in Mogadishu kills 3
Mogadishu, Sept 2 (IBNS): At least three people were killed and 14 others were injured when a suicide bomber attacked a government office here on Sunday, media reports said.
New York, Aug 14 (IBNS): In a report released on Monday, the United Nations urged Somalia to take steps to ensure future elections are not marred by the human rights violations and abuses committed during the 2016-2017 electoral process.
New York, July 18 (IBNS): A high-level gathering of representatives from the Somali government and the international community, including the United Nations, ended in Brussels today with renewed commitment to support the Horn of Africa country’s progress in a range of areas, such as state and peace-building efforts.
At Partnership Forum, UN officials highlights need for continued support for Somalia
New York, July 17 (IBNS): Speaking at the first day of the Somalia Partnership Forum in Brussels on Monday, senior United Nations officials commended the country’s government for its efforts in political reform, security, economic development, and recovery and humanitarian assistance – while flagging the need for further progress and international support for these efforts.
Car bomb rocks Somali interior ministry, several feared killed
Mogadishu, July 7 (IBNS): A car bomb blast occurred close to Somalia's ministry of internal security in the Mogadishu city, killing several people, media reports said.
From drought to floods in Somalia; displacement and hunger worsen, says UN
New York, June 9 (IBNS): After four consecutive poor rainy seasons that brought Somalia to the brink of famine, the country is now seeing near-record rainfall, and with it, flooding that has already displaced hundreds of thousands of people, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday.
‘Somalia at a critical juncture’ says UN’s political chief in her first visit
New York, June 8 (IBNS): Unity is essential for Somalis to achieve lasting peace and stability, the top United Nations political affairs official said on Thursday during a visit to the Horn of Africa country, which faces numerous challenges, including the establishment of an effective federal governance system and a combat against Al-Shabab insurgents.
‘Gravely concerned’ over northern Somalia clashes, UN and partners call for ceasefire
New York, May 25 (IBNS): The United Nations and its partners on Thursday expressed grave concern over armed clashes which have broken out in northern Somalia, urging all parties to immediately halt the violence.
Almost 500,000 affected as devastating floods inundate central Somalia – UN mission
New York, May 2 (IBNS): United Nations agencies in Somalia have stepped up their response in the wake of devastating flash floods across large parts of the country that have impacted nearly 500,000 people and displaced close to 175,000 from their homes.
New York, Feb 19 (JEN): The top United Nations humanitarian official in Somalia has commended the drought relief and recovery efforts of the authorities in the northern state of Puntland, while cautioning that the current humanitarian crisis is far from over.
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): Grappling with turbulent politics, persisting terrorism and the risk of famine, Somalia must make 2018 a year of carrying out reforms, a senior United Nations official said Wednesday, urging more international financial and technical support for the Horn of Africa country that underwent a peaceful transition of power to a new President a year ago.