The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) will complete its two-year transition and cease operations on Saturday, October 31, 2026, the UN said on Thursday in a statement.
The progress followed UN Security Council resolutions 2753 (2024) and 2809 (2025) and in line with the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, the statement said. This milestone brings to a close more than three decades of United Nations missions in support of peace building, state-building, governance and reconciliation in Somalia.
In accordance with the transition roadmap jointly agreed between the Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations, the mandated functions of UNTMIS have been transferred to Somali institutions and United Nations agencies, funds and programs, reflecting Somalia’s commitment to greater national ownership of its peace building and state-building agenda.
The Secretary-General commends the progress achieved over the past decades towards building peace and security in Somalia. He commended the determination and resilience of the Somali people despite the many challenges they face and acknowledges the tremendous efforts made on the country’s journey from conflict to recovery.
The United Nations will continue to support Somalia through its resident agencies, funds and programs, working in partnership with Somali authorities, the African Union and other international partners to advance peace, stability, human rights and sustainable development.
Recognizing the significant political, security, humanitarian and development challenges that remain, the Secretary-General calls for sustained international support to consolidate progress, advance inclusive political dialogue and reconciliation, strengthen institutions, and promote and protect human rights.
He also underscored the importance of continued support to address the threat posed by Al-Shabaab and enable a gradual and sustainable security transition.
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