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).

SRSG Mahiga condemns the murder of a former Trade Minister in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, 17 July 2012 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga, has condemned yesterday's murder of a former Trade Minister in Mogadishu, allegedly by Al-Shabaab.