Somalia

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ATMIS
African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Other)
Authorization date: 03/22
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EUCAP Somalia
EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EU)
former EUCAP Nestor (2012)
Authorization date: 12/16
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UNSOM
United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UN-Peacebuilding)
Authorization date: 06/13
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EUTM Somalia
EU Military Mission to Contribute to the Training of Somali Security Forces (EU)
Authorization date: 02/10
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News

02.01.2019
Somalia expels top U.N. official after he criticizes crackdown on dissent

Nicholas Haysom, a South African, had served only a few months as the special representative for U.N. Secretary General António Guterres. Somalia’s Foreign Ministry declared him “persona non grata” and ordered him to leave the country.

Source: Washington Post
02.01.2019
Attack on UN compound in Somalia may be 'violation of international humanitarian law'

Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned Tuesday’s attacks against the UN compound in Mogadishu … saying that intentionally attacking UN personnel may constitute "a violation of international humanitarian law.” Seven mortars landed inside the compound, injuring two UN staff members and one contractor.

Source: UN News