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).

ICG for Somalia preparatory meeting in Brussels

The International Contact Group for Somalia held, under the auspices of the European Union/European Commission, a preparatory meeting in Brussels on 29 October 2009. The SRSG led a delegation from UNPOS to the meeting. Also in attendance was the Prime Minister of Somalia, who led a high-level delegation which included cabinet ministers. The preparatory meeting covered a cross-section of issues which included: political, security and justice and reconciliation issues.