Security Council extends mandate of UN mission in Somalia through March 2017
New York, Mar 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Stressing the importance of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia to that country's political process, the Security Council on Thursday extended the mandate of UNSOM's work until 31 March 2017.
In Somalia, food security and malnutrition situation is 'alarming' – UN report
New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS) According to a new United Nations food security and nutrition assessment, the situation in Somalia is alarming and could get worse, especially in parts of Puntland and Somaliland, which have been hard hit by drought exacerbated by El Nino.
Somalia: UN political chief visits top leaders in show of support for electoral process
New York, Feb 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS) A senior United Nations official has held talks with Somali leaders in Mogadishu, the capital, in a show of support for last month's “breakthrough†political achievement in selecting an electoral model to be used later this year in efforts to lead the Horn of Africa country out of decades of factional war.
Somalia: Explosion creates hole, plane makes emergency landing
Mogadishu, Feb 3 (IBNS): A plane made an emergency landing at an airport in Somalian capital Mogadishu after it developed a hole in its fuselage on Tuesday, media reports said.
Somalia: UN condemns deadly Al-Shabaab attacks against civilian targets in Mogadishu
New York, Jan 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council condemned in the strongest terms on Friday's attack in Mogadishu perpetrated by Al-Shabaab, "which has resulted in a number of deaths and injuries of innocent civilians going about their daily lives."
Floods damaged supply routes, infrastructure in Somalia: UN relief wing
New York, Nov 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The floods caused by recent heavy rainfalls in South Central Somalia have led to an interruption of humanitarian aid delivery, an escalation of local commodity prices, and an epidemic in water-borne diseases, the United Nations relief wing has warned in the latest situation update on the country.
Ban appoints veteran British political adviser to head UN mission in Somalia
New York, Nov 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday announced the appointment of Michael Keating of the United Kingdom as his new Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).
Somalia: UN official calls for global support to improve human rights situation
New York, Nov 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS): While noting significant improvement in several sectors in long-troubled Somalia, a senior United Nations official on Tuesday warned that the country's progress is "at risk" without increased support from international partners to ensure the promotion and protection of human rights.
Somalia: Security Council reauthorizes naval forces to fight piracy off East Africa
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday renewed for another year its authorization for international naval forces to join in fighting piracy off the coast of Somalia, stressing that while the threat from Somali pirates has declined, it still remains a matter of "grave concern."
Somalia: UN-supported toll-free hotline aims to help tackle gender-based violence
New York, Nov 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A United Nations-backed toll free hotline has been launched for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Somalia to tackle sexual violence by enhancing timely response to abuse cases and offering information on accessible health services.
Somalia: UN boosts El Niño preparedness and relief, urges more funding
New York, Oct 13 (IBNS): Efforts have been ramped up recently to mitigate the impact of floods and draughts in Somalia driven by the El Niño phenomenon between now and December, which may worsen the food security and humanitarian situations, the United Nations has said, while stressing the urgent need for more financial support to continue its relief work in the country.
Hailing Somalia's ratification, UN renews call for universalization of child rights treaty
New York, Oct 3 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon led a chorus of United Nations officials in hailing Somalia's ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and in renewing the call for the last remaining country that has yet to join the treaty to do so.
Better future for Somalia must remain collective priority: Ban
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): Outlining the progress made so far by the Government and people of Somalia, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday stressed that a better future for the Horn of Africa nation must remain a collective priority for the international community.
Killing of Somali media worker draws condemnation from UN official
New York, Sept 16 (IBNS): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending the freedom of the press on Tuesday denounced the recent killing of a Somali news editor.
Somalia: Security Council condemns Al Shabaab attack on African Union base
New York, Sep 3 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday strongly condemned the recent attack perpetrated by Al Shabaab against a base belonging to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in Janaale District, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.