Press Releases

Mogadishu, 30 October 2012 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia (SRSG), Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga condemns in the strongest terms the latest killing of another media worker in Mogadishu. The latest victim is a playwright and comedian for Kulmiye News Network, Warsame Shire…

Mogadishu, 26 October 2012, The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Dr. Agostin P. Mahiga, wished all Somalis a happy Eid - whether they are inside or outside the country. I take this opportunity to wish all Somalis a happy Eid, marked by peace, love and prosperity," said…

As we mark the Eid Al-Adha, on behalf of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur, I wish the Government of Sudan, the Darfur Regional Authority and the people of Darfur a peaceful and joyous Eid. As we celebrate this year's festivity, let us honour the contributions of all individuals who…

Juba, 24 October 2012 - Thousands of UN staff took part today in a series of nationwide ceremonies and events with South Sudanese partners to celebrate UN Day. The day marks the commitment and the dedication of the UN family to support peace and development in South Sudan.

24 October 2012- Every year on UN Day, we celebrate the United Nations and the values of its founding Charter. This year, at a time of turmoil and global transition, we reaffirm our pledge to the peoples of the world:

Mogadishu, 24 October 2012 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga deplores the recent targeted attacks against Somali journalists.

Mogadishu, 24 October 2012 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga deplores the recent targeted attacks against Somali journalists. On Tuesday Ahmed Saakin Farah Ilyas, a correspondent with Universal TV was shot dead in the town of Las-Anod in Sool…