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).

IGAD's 17th Extra-Ordinary Summit issues a communiqué

Addis Ababa, 30 January 2011 – The IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government held its 17th Extra-Ordinary Summit under the Chairmanship of H.E. Meles Zenawi, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and Chairperson of IGAD. The Assembly discussed the current developments in Somalia among other issues. [Communiqué]