Somalia: At least 11 dead in car bomb blast in Mogadishu market
Mogadishu, Nov 26 (IBNS): At least 11 people have died and 16 sustained injuries following a car bomb blast in a market in Mogadishu, reports said.
UN report urges Somalia to ensure freedom of expression as it is critical to political transition
New York, Sept 4 (Just Earth News): A United Nations report on freedom of expression in Somalia released on Sunday describes progress in state-building in Somalia, but shows the very challenging environment that continues to confront journalists, human rights defenders and political leaders, including numerous killings, arrests, intimidation and closure of critical media outlets.
Somalia: UN envoy condemns terrorist attack on Mogadishu hotel
New York, Aug 31 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy in Somalia has spoken out against the bombing yesterday of a hotel in the capital, Mogadishu, that killed at least 13 people and injured more than 20.
New York, Aug 10 (Just Earth News): Welcoming on Tuesday the announcement by Somalia of a timetable for the 2016 electoral process, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon noted that process for the upcoming polls, which sets October for presidential elections, is an important milestone in the country’s journey towards democracy.
Somalia: UN envoy strongly condemns terrorist attack near Mogadishu airport
New York, July 26 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Somalia has strongly condemned on Tuesday's terrorist attack in the vicinity of Mogadishu International Airport that killed at least a dozen people.
Mogadishu: Airport blasts kill over 10
Mogadishu, July 26 (IBNS): Two car bomb attacks close to the airport in Mogadishu city of Somalia have killed more than 10 people, media reports said.
Somalia: UN envoy calls for better protection of children affected by armed conflict
New York, July 23 (Just Earth News): Concluding a six-day visit to Somalia, a United Nations child rights envoy has called for better protection of children caught up in armed conflict, urging the country's authorities to treat former child soldiers as victims in need of protection rather than as criminals.
Somalia: Suspected militants attack hotel, 7 killed
Mogadishu, June 25 (IBNS): At least seven people were killed in a suspected attack by militant group al-Shabab on a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Saturday, media reports said.
Somalia: Suspected militants attack hotel
Mogadishu, June 25 (IBNS): Suspected militants belonging to Al Shabaab Islamist group attacked a hotel in Somalia's Mogadishu city on Saturday which left several people dead, media reports said.
Somalia: Ban condemns attack on Ethiopian troops at Mission base
New York, June 11 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned yesterday's attack on Ethiopian troops at an base of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in Halgan, Somalia.
Security Council approves two-month extension for African Union Mission in Somalia
New York, May 28 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Friday approved a two-month extension of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), allowing adequate time for the 15-member body to consider the outcome of its recently-concluded visit to the Horn of Africa country.
Somalia: Security Council commends advancements, urges accelerated peace- and State-building
New York, May 25 (Just Earth News): The Security Council welcomed the political and security progress in Somalia during a mission to the capital, Mogadishu, on 19 May, where representatives of the 15-member body met with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, regional leaders, Somali civil society and women's groups.
Security Council concludes visit to Somalia; urges swift approval of electoral model
New York, May 20(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council concluded a one-day visit to Somalia on Thursday by reaffirming its solidarity with the country’s people and Government and reiterating its calls to the federal parliament to legalize the 2016 electoral model as soon as possible.
Somalia: sexual violence must be subject to criminal justice, says UN expert
New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A United Nations human rights expert on Monday called on the Government of Somalia to enhance the capacity of the judiciary and police force in handling cases of sexual and gender-based violence, and to prohibit the handling of such cases by traditional clan elders.
Somalia: Security Council ‘gravely concerned’ over fragile security situation
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Expressing ‘grave concern’ at the fragility of the security situation in Somalia, the United Nations Security Council has called for progress on the constitutional review process in the country, and for the completion of the Federal State formation process to be accelerated.