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).

SRSG condemns violence in Mogadishu and resulting civilian deaths

Addis Ababa, 12 May 2009 - The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has strongly condemned the continuing aggression in Mogadishu targeted at the legitimate Government of Somalia. He said the violence, which has led to the deaths and displacement of a large number of civilians, was completely unacceptable. [English][Somali]