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Rising waters caused by torrential downpours have affected more than 2.4 million in the east African nation, while UN aid teams are increasingly concerned about the spread of waterborne diseases,…
The crisis began with the start of the deyr rainy season in October and comes six months after the country emerged from a historic drought that brought it to the…
Briefing Ambassadors in New York, UN Special Representative for Somalia Catriona Laing, described the country as being at a critical juncture. “Last year, we saw the largest increase in civilian…
“Whilst many challenges and risks lie ahead, there are also many opportunities, and I urge all international partners to lean in and provide additional support to the people,” said the…
UNMAS issued a statement saying it was “deeply saddened and profoundly alarmed” by the deaths of 27 civilians, including 22 children, in a “tragic incident” involving unexploded ordnance (UXO) that…
Every day, UN human rights officers are on the frontlines to support them. They are part of the UN’s field work, talking to those most affected by conflict and monitoring…
The attack occurred on Friday and left more than 10 people injured at the beachside hotel in Somalia’s capital, the UN health agency reported. Media reports indicated that the incident…
The military base housed Ugandan soldiers and African Union mission personnel; Photo: File Mogadishu: Insurgents in Somalia have attacked an African Union peacekeeping mission and a Ugandan military base in…
“Somalia faces many challenges, but in the spirit of Ramadan, I also bring a message of hope and renewal – the United Nations stands in solidarity with the Somali people.…
“I am also here to ring the alarm on the need of massive international support, because of the humanitarian difficulties the country is facing, massive humanitarian support in relation to…