News from our Missions
Mogadishu – The human rights situation in Somalia came under the spotlight this past week with the first visit of the United Nations Independent Expert on the issue, and ended with her noting progress and challenges, as well…
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, welcomes the positive reactions by all sides to the two-month truce reached in Yemen. He further stresses the importance of building on the agreement to…
Mogadishu – (As prepared for delivery) Good morning to you all and thank you for attending this press conference. Before I read my statement, I wish to call on everyone to join me in observing a minute of silence, in honour…
(As prepared for delivery, Mogadishu, 2 April 2022) Good morning to you all and thank you for attending this press conference. Before I read my statement, I wish to call on everyone to join me in observing a minute of silence…
I commend the Government of Yemen, the Saudi-led Coalition and the Houthis for agreeing on a two-month truce in Yemen, including cross-border attacks. I urge all parties to make the necessary arrangements to support the…
Mogadishu - The United Nations in Somalia extends it warmest wishes to all Somalis as they begin the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan. “The UN family in Somalia wishes all Somalis a peaceful Ramadan, surrounded by…
Dakar, 01 April 2022 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, concluded today a two-day visit to Sierra Leone…
Drought Response | WFP launches anticipatory action in drought-affected areas WFP launched a new anticipatory action intervention in the Xudur and Waajid districts of the Bakool region, two of the areas in Somalia hardest hit…
New York, 2 April 2022 The United Nations supports the rights of persons with autism to fully participate in society, in line with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable…
I would like to announce that the parties to the conflict have responded positively to a United Nations proposal for a two-month Truce which comes into effect tomorrow 2 April at 1900hrs. The parties accepted to halt all…
The Irish Embassy in Addis Ababa signed a partnership agreement with the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU). The partnership will support the implementation of initiatives to accelerate the implementation of…