In surprise move, Somalia asks U.N. to end political mission
Somalia's government has requested the termination of a U.N. political mission that has advised it on peace-building, security reforms and democracy for over a decade, according to a letter the foreign minister wrote to the Security Council.
Somalia Asks Security Council to Terminate Major UN Mission
Somalia asked the United Nations’ political mission in the country to cease operations by October, even as the East African nation faces a brutal, long-running jihadist insurgency.
Somalia surprises UN by demanding end political mission in country
The Somalian government, in a surprise move, has asked the United Nations to end its political mission that has been present in the country for more than
Somalia Calls for Termination of UN Political Mission
The Somali government has asked the U.N. Security Council to terminate the U.N. political mission in Somalia that has been helping the war-torn African country since 2013.
Somalia seeks UN mission closure, cites ‘strategic priorities’
Somalia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi requests termination of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) mandate.
Somalia writes to UN, wants special political mission terminated
Fiqi said it was now appropriate for the country to transition to the next phase of its partnership. He acknowledged that the dedication and hard work or the mission has played a crucial role in promoting peace,
Somalia Calls For End To UN Political Mission In The Country
Somalia has asked the United Nations to end its political mission that has been present in the country for more than a decade when its mandate expires in October, according to a letter seen Thursday by AFP.
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