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Military personnel serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) have completed a ten-day pre-deployment training to develop their capacity in the battlefield and facilitate their effective operation. UNSOS Field Technology Section trained the personnel on managing ICT systems critical to military operations throughout south-central Somalia.

Communities resilience is strengthened through the valuable contribution and commitment of UN Volunteers.

UNSOS’ Support Critical for Effective Operations, says ASP Mirriam Kunda

Operating in Somalia’s rugged terrain and conflict-ridden regions, calls for strength of character by peacekeepers.

18 Oct 2018

UNSOS Logisticians, Engineers and Environmental officers with representatives from the Federal Government of Somalia, carry out a joint inspection of the UN facilities at the Mogadishu stadium in preparation to hand over the historic landmark to Somali officials. The stadium was once occupied by Al-Shabaab and later re-captured by AMISOM troops. UNSOS is rehabilitating infrastructure at the stadium including accommodation for upto 300 Somali uniformed personnel at the site for hand over.

UNSOS hosts AMISOM for the UNSOS-AMISOM Force Multiplier Technology workshop assessing AMISOM battlefield capabilities in implementing its mandate. With peacekeeping evolving into asymmetric warfare there is need to apply technological solutions to overcome logistical and environmental challenges faced by troops in Somalia.

Medical officers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) attend a medical workshop jointly organized by the UNSOS and AMISOM in Mogadishu on 11 September 2018.

The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) provides crucial support to AMISOM troops in a continuously evolving environment. This involves delivering logistics to troops operating in remote parts of the country. Logistical support such as fuel enhances the troops' capabilities to carry out operations in order to deliver on the AMISOM mandate.

UN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP IN SOMALIA WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2019

Mogadishu – The United Nations Communications Group in Somalia marks International Women’s Day by saluting the women of Somalia for their robust contribution to peace-building, reconciliation and the promotion of gender equality in their country.

08 Mar 2019

Joint AU-UN team arrives in Somalia to review AMISOM’s mandate

Mogadishu 8, March 2019 – A joint delegation from the African Union and the United Nations is in Somalia to assess progress made in implementing the Somalia Transition Plan w

08 Mar 2019

Service and Sacrifice: Ugandan 'Blue Helmets' support UN efforts to bring peace to Somalia

A contingent of 530 Ugandan “Blue Helmets” (63 women, 467 men) is playing a crucial role in the United Nations’ efforts to help bring peace and stability to Somalia.

23 Apr 2019

Soldiers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) load food supplies onto a UN supplies helicopter at Aden Abdulle Airport, Mogadishu, Somalia on 21 October 2018. The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) provides crucial support to AMISOM troops in a continuously evolving environment. This involves delivering logistics to troops operating in remote parts of the country. Logistical support such as the delivery of fuel and food rations enhances the troops' capabilities to carry out operations in order to deliver on the AMISOM mandate. UN Photo / Omar Abdisalan

A section of Uganda military officers, serving in the Marine and Aviation components of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), who were awarded certificates upon completion of their tour of duty. A total of 39 military officers were awarded certificates at a ceremony held in Mogadishu on 29 March 2019. UN Photo / Ilyas Ahmed

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UNSOS Co-organises International Women's Day 2019 Half Marathon

Ms. Lisa Filipetto, the Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), in a group photo with organisers of the Samia Yusuf Omar Memorial Run that took place in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 08 March 2019. The UNSOS Staff Welfare and Recreation Committee co-organised the half marathon to mark the International Women's Day. The event attracted international and local athletes. UN Photo / Omar Abdisalan

Ms. Lisa Filipetto, the Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) hands a certificate to a participant in the Samia Yusuf Omar Memorial Run in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 08 March 2019. The UNSOS Staff Welfare and Recreation Committee co-organised the half marathon to mark the International Women's Day. The event attracted international and local athletes. UN Photo / Omar Abdisalan

Ms. Lisa Filipetto, the Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), in a group photo with workers of Aamin Ambulance Service. This was during the Samia Yusuf Omar Memorial Run that took place in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 08 March 2019. The UNSOS Staff Welfare and Recreation Committee co-organised the half marathon to mark the International Women's Day. The event attracted international and local athletes. UN Photo / Omar Abdisalan

UNSOS Marks World Environment Day in Mogadishu

5 June 2019 was marked globally as World Environment Day with the theme of “Air pollution”. As 5 June was a United Nations Official Holiday in Somalia, the celebration of World Environment Day was held in Mogadishu on 11 June 2019, with activities conducted by UNSOM, UNSOS and AMISOM.

11 Jun 2019

UNSOS Marks World Environment Day in Mogadishu

11 Jun 2019

AMISOM and UNSOS Review Military and Police Pre-deployment Training

Nairobi – The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), are making comprehensive updates to the AU-UN Mandatory Pre-Deployment Training (PDT) package for uniformed personnel deploying to Somalia.

28 May 2019

Get to Know the Women Driving Technology Business Intelligence in UNSOS

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE TEAM, UNSOS

09 May 2019

Service and Sacrifice: Ugandan 'Blue Helmets' support UN efforts to bring peace to Somalia

A contingent of 530 Ugandan “Blue Helmets” (63 women, 467 men) is playing a crucial role in the United Nations’ efforts to help bring peace and stability to Somalia.

23 Apr 2019

Its International Volunteers Day!

Volunteers dedicate their time, skills and passion. They help build resilient communities, equipping people against natural disasters, political instability, economic shocks and other pressures. You too can make the world a better place. Watch how UN volunteers are making a difference in Somalia.