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Military personnel serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) after completing a ten-day pre-deployment training held by UNSOS Field Technology Section to develop their capacity in the battlefield and facilitate their effective operation.

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.

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

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 to mark the International Women's Day.

Ugandan soldiers serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU), on parade during a medal award ceremony in Mogadishu to mark the completion of their tour of duty in Somalia, on 16 July 2019.

Ugandan soldiers serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU), on parade during a medal award ceremony in Mogadishu to mark the completion of their tour of duty in Somalia, on 16 July 2019. UN Photo / Ilyas Ahmed

Military officers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) take part in a fire drill during a six day Air Liaison Officers training in Mogadishu, Somalia on June 14, 2019. The training was organized and supported by the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS).

United Nations staff members who serve as gender focal points, in a group photo after completing a two-day training on 28 June 2019, in Naivasha Kenya. The training conducted by the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organisation (ITCILO) aimed to empower the gender focal points to become agents of organisational change.

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.

New UN Guard Unit starts duties protecting world body’s staff in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, 25 July 2019— The United Nations in Somalia today marked the arrival of a new contingent of Ugandan peacekeepers charged with ensuring the safety of the world body’s staff in their compound in the capital city, Mogadishu.

26 Jul 2019

UN peacekeepers awarded medals for distinguished service in Somalia

Mogadishu, 17 July 2019 - The United Nations envoy to Somalia, James Swan, yesterday awarded medals to officers of a United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) for distinguished service.

17 Jul 2019

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

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

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.