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End of UN Peacebuilding Mission – Somalia
November 6 , 2026
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- The United Nations (UN) ended its political mission in Somalia, concluding over three decades of peacebuilding operations.
- The mission began as the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) in 1995.
- The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) was established by the UN Security Council in 2013 to support democracy and the rule of law.
- In 2024, UNSOM was renamed the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) for a two-year transition period.
- The mission’s responsibilities were transferred to Somali institutions and the UN country team.
- The closure took place amid continuing security challenges from the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab militant group.
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