In Somalia, Ban lauds country's progress towards stability, urges 'continuity'
Oct 30, 2014, at 02:58 pm
New York, Oct 30 (IBNS) Somalia has made "remarkable progress" as it continues down the road towards economic and political stability, United Nations UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday as he arrived in the capital city of Mogadishu – the third stop in a tour of the Horn of Africa aimed at promoting development and consolidating peace and security across the wider region.
Somalia: UN envoy condemns attack on African Union troops in Hiiraan region
Oct 21, 2014, at 02:34 pm
New York Oct 21 (IBNS) The UN envoy for Somalia condemned on Mondayan attack on African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) forces in Hiiraan region and called for calm as rival clans caused insecurity in the area, which is near the centre of the East African country.
Somalia will be united by 2016, President tells UN General Assembly
Sep 27, 2014, at 03:26 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS)Somalia is at a critical juncture in its efforts to achieve security and stability, the country’s President told the United Nations General Assembly calling for continued support to strengthen Somalia as a security and ideological "firewall."
UN appeals for end to clan-based fighting in Somalia
Jun 10, 2014, at 05:22 pm
New York, Jun 10 (IBNS): The top United Nations envoy to Somalia on Monday appealed to an end to clan-based hostilities in the Lower Shabelle region which have resulted in a number of casualties in recent days.
UN concerned over food security situation in Somalia
Jun 03, 2014, at 05:00 pm
New York, Jun 3 (IBNS): The United Nations on Monday voiced increasing concern over the food security situation in Somalia, as food stocks from the previous harvest become depleted and prices continue to rise sharply, and the country experiences late rains and erratic weather patterns.
UNSC extends missions in Abyei, Guinea-Bissau, Somalia
May 30, 2014, at 05:33 pm
New York, May 30 (IBNS): The UN Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday extended the United Nations peacekeeping force in Abyei - an area contested by Sudan and South Sudan - as well as the missions assisting Guinea-Bissau and Somalia with their efforts to advance stability, security and development.
UN calls for resolution of Somalia political crisis
May 28, 2014, at 06:02 pm
New York, May 28 (IBNS): The United Nations, the European Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on Tuesday issued a joint appeal for a resolution of the political crisis in Somalia, adding that they stand ready to hold to account anyone who poses an obstacle to progress in the Horn of Africa nation.
Somalia's Parliament attacked, 10 killed
May 25, 2014, at 06:06 am
Mogadishu, May 24 (IBNS): At least 10 people were killed as militants attacked Somalia's Parliament building on Saturday.
Somalia: UN deploys special force to protect staff in Mogadishu
May 19, 2014, at 05:02 pm
New York, May 19 (IBNS): A special United Nations defensive military force recommended by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to protect UN staff and facilities in Mogadishu, was deployed on Sunday to shore up the world body's operations in long-troubled Somalia.
UN appeals for urgent funding in Somalia
May 10, 2014, at 05:13 pm
New York, May 10 (IBNS): Poor rains, high food prices and ongoing conflict have intersected to push Somalia once gain to the brink of crisis, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in the country said on Friday, warning that without immediate action, the fragile food security situation could worsen in the coming months, especially if funding shortages force essential projects to shut down.
UN reaffirms support to peacebuilding in Somalia
Apr 24, 2014, at 05:38 pm
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): The top United Nations envoy in Somalia on Wednesday called on the country's international partners to boost support to aid peacebuilding and humanitarian efforts there, while reaffirming that the world body has no plans to withdraw amid attacks by Al-Shabaab militants.
UN condemns murder of Somali parliamentarian
Apr 22, 2014, at 05:02 pm
New York, Apr 22 (IBNS): The top United Nations envoy in Somalia on Monday condemned the murder of parliamentarian Isaak Mohamed Rino and called for the perpetrators of the attack to be brought to justice.
UN condemns killing of two consultants in Somalia
Apr 08, 2014, at 07:15 pm
New York, Apr 8 (IBNS): Senior United Nations officials on Monday voiced outrage at the killing of two consultants working for the world body's arm dealing with drugs and crime who were shot by unknown gunmen in Somalia's Puntland region.