UN closes Somalia mission, ending three decades of political engagement
Summary
The UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia ended operations on October 31 after a two-year handover requested by Somalia’s government. UN agencies and other partners remain in the country, but Somalia faces political disputes, continued violence and cuts to international aid.Key Facts
- The mission said it completed a two-year transition and transferred responsibilities to Somali institutions, UN agencies and a UN office supporting African Union troops.
- Somalia’s government formally requested the mission’s withdrawal in 2024.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed Somalia’s progress and called for continued international support.
- Opposition leaders dispute constitutional changes that would allow President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and parliament to remain in office until 2027.
- Al-Shabab, an armed group linked to al-Qaeda, continues to fight Somali government forces.
- The UN children’s agency said in August that aid cuts had led to the closure of 205 health and nutrition facilities.
- African Union troops continue to support Somali forces, with a separate UN office supplying food, fuel, medical care and transport.
- A US-backed plan could close that support office by December 2027, according to a Reuters report cited in the article.
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