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).

Training of officers of the Ministry of National Security of Somalia

On 16 November 2009, UNPOS in cooperation with the Government of Uganda, began the training of officers of the Ministry of National Security of Somalia. The training was in keeping with efforts towards building the capacity of the Transitional Federal Government's security sector, a critical factor in Somalia's quest for peace and stability.