UN Political Office for Somalia

A farewell to UNPOS. A multimedia slideshow retracing the key...

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 14:48:56 +0300

A farewell to UNPOS. A multimedia slideshow retracing the key moments of support to the Somali peace process.

The United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) will complete its mandate on 3 June 2013 after 18 years of continuous support to the peace and reconciliation efforts in the war-torn country. UNPOS has worked to advance the peace process in many international and local arenas and successfully facilitated the completion of the political transition in 2012. UNPOS, led most recently by the UN Special Representative, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga, supported the adoption of a provisional constitution, the selection of Somalia’s first representative Parliament in a generation, paving the way for popular elections in 2016. A new political mission with a new mandate, UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) will be launched on 3 June 2013 to support statebuilding and peacebuilding with a focus on good governance, security sector reform, rule of law, human rights and coordination of international assistance.

‘Transition to Transformation: The Political Process in...

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 16:17:41 +0300

‘Transition to Transformation: The Political Process in Somalia’ is a 30” documentary charting the end of Somalia’s Transitional Government and the establishment of a newly elected Parliament, President & Speaker.
For the past two decades civil war, famine and radical insurgencies have left Somalia in ruins. Its transitional government held little to no power and was for many years exiled in neighboring Kenya.
In June 2011 Somalia’s political fate was decided at a crisis meeting in Kampala: in just over a year a new representative government was to be established, a draft constitution approved and a new President and Speaker elected. It seemed like an impossible task.
In this film we explore Somalia’s political journey during a remarkable year. A journey marked by violence, political in-fighting, tense negotiations and fraught diplomacy.
This is Somalia’s journey from transition to transformation.

Featuring special interviews with…
Dr Augustine Mahiga, UN Special Representative & Head of the UN Political Office for Somalia
Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, Former Prime Minister of Somalia
Abdi Hosh Jibril, Minister of Constitution & Reconciliation 2010-2012
Halima Ibrahim, Co-Chair Technical Selection Committee

"These cowardly and senseless acts of violence will not undermine the remarkable progress Somalia has..."

Sun, 05 May 2013 15:56:34 +0300

“These cowardly and senseless acts of violence will not undermine the remarkable progress...

Mogadishu, 4 May 2014 - “Maritime Piracy: Its implication...

Sat, 04 May 2013 15:53:00 +0300

Mogadishu, 4 May 2014 - “Maritime Piracy: Its implication on the Somali youth and socio-economic development in Somalia” discussed today in Mogadishu at the first town hall meeting organised by the Somali Anti-Piracy Information Centre

"The dramatic decline in pirate attacks is clear evidence of years of hard work by United Nations..."

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:40:26 +0300

“The dramatic decline in pirate attacks is clear evidence of years of hard work by United...

"The Secretary-General recalls with deep appreciation the fact that Mr. Mahiga’s contributions had..."

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:34:54 +0300

“The Secretary-General recalls with deep appreciation the fact that Mr. Mahiga’s contributions...

Secretary-General appoints Nicholas Kay of United Kingdom as Special Representative in Somalia

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:25:10 +0300

New York, 29 April 2013 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the...

"I condemn yet another appalling attack on Somali journalists and call on the authorities to bring..."

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:55:00 +0300

““I condemn yet another appalling attack on Somali journalists and call on the authorities to...

UN Special Representative for Somalia’s Statement on Multiple Deadly Attacks in Mogadishu

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:49:16 +0300

Mogadishu, 14 April 2013 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Dr....

Mine Action in Mogadishu

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:02:00 +0300

By Hodan Osman, Liaison Officer for UNMAS A member of an EOD team wears protective headwear during...

The ‘in’ thing – Stabilisation

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:49:37 +0300

By Bastian Richter, Coordination Officer - UNPOS There is a new buzz word in town. In almost all...

"I condemn this hideous attack in the strongest terms and send my deepest condolences to the family..."

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:49:22 +0300

““I condemn this hideous attack in the strongest terms and send my deepest condolences to the...

"Today’s assault was entirely unacceptable,” said SRSG Mahiga, “Somalia has made great strides..."

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:22:00 +0300

““Today’s assault was entirely unacceptable,” said SRSG Mahiga, “Somalia has made great...

Statement on International Women’s Day 2013

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:20:00 +0300

By Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga - the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for...

Somalia must strengthen the rule of law and investigate sexual violence

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:18:00 +0300

By Dr Augustine P Mahiga - the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia. On...

As part of their efforts to build up the capacity of the Somali...

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:10:18 +0300

As part of their efforts to build up the capacity of the Somali Police Force, policemen take part in an UNPOS supported defensive driving training course at a training institute in the country’s capital, Mogadishu, on January 12, 2013.

AU-UN IST PHOTO / TOBIN JONES. — in Mogadishu, Banaadir.

By Colonel Stuart Roberts - Outgoing Chief of the Joint Security Committee Secretariat and Principal...

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:06:00 +0300

By Colonel Stuart Roberts - Outgoing Chief of the Joint Security Committee Secretariat and Principal...

DSRSG, Peter de Clercq, meeting with Somali Dutch diaspora in...

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:46:46 +0300

DSRSG, Peter de Clercq, meeting with Somali Dutch diaspora in the Netherlands.

DSRSG and Dutch Diaspora

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:35:00 +0300

By Peter de Clercq - Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia I just...

The longest-held hostages by Somali pirates were released after...

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:54:54 +0300

The longest-held hostages by Somali pirates were released after a successful 15-day operation by the Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF) on December 23, 2012.

Twenty four crew members of the MV Iceberg 1 were captured in March 2010 when the Panama-flagged vessel, which is owned by a Dubai-based company, was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden. Photo Credit: Leonardo Hoy-Carrasco, UNPOS