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).

Press Releases

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SRSG Statement on Hargeisa Incident
19 May 2012 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga, expresses concern over the recent violent clashes in Hargeisa between the Somaliland security forces and Somaliland citizens which…
SRSG Mahiga addresses the UN Security Council
New York, 15 May 2012 – SRSG Mahiga presented to the United Nations Security the latest report of the Secretary-General and briefed the Council on the latest developments in Somalia.
TFG, UNPOS and OHCHR sign agreement on human rights
Mogadishu, 11 May 2012 – A technical cooperation agreement on assistance to Somalia in the areas of human rights was signed earlier today by the Transitional Federal Government (TFG), the Office of the High Commissioner for…
SRSG Mahiga meets with Mogadishu Mayor Tarzin
25 April 2012 - SRSG Mahiga met earlier today with the Benadir Region Governor and Mayor of Mogadishu, Mahamoud Ahmed Nur "Tarzin" in Mogadishu. The discussions focused on the security and logistical arrangements for hosting…
SRSG Mahiga meets with Turkish Ambassador
25 April 2012 - The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Augustine Mahiga met today with the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, Dr. Kani Torun at the Turkish Embassy in Mogadishu. SRSG Mahiga expressed…
SRSG Augustine Mahiga visits Villa Somalia
Mogadishu, 18 April 2012 – Today SRSG Augustine Mahiga went to Villa Somalia, the seat of the Somali Transitional Federal Government, and met with both President Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed and Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed…