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Conclusion of UN political mission in Somalia

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The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) officially concluded its operations on October 31, 2026. This marks the end of over three decades of successive UN political missions aimed at rebuilding the nation following its civil war. The mission’s closure follows a 2024 request from the Somali administration, which the UN Security Council supported through a two-year transition period. This transition, guided by resolutions 2753 (2024) and 2809 (2025), was designed to transfer responsibilities to Somali institutions and existing UN bodies. The Somali government has characterized the closure as a significant milestone in the country’s ability to manage its own affairs independently. Responsibilities previously held by UNTMIS, including governance, constitutional review, reconciliation, and electoral support, have been transferred to Somali state institutions, UN agencies, and the UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS). Raisedon Zenenga, the mission’s officer-in-charge, stated that the closure follows substantial progress in rebuilding institutions that were non-existent when international efforts began in the early 1990s. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed satisfaction with the progress made toward peace and security, while emphasizing the necessity of continued international support to address remaining political and security challenges. While the political ~~mission~~ mandate has ended, approximately 25 UN resident agencies and funds will maintain a presence ~~through approximately 25 resident agencies~~ to continue work in humanitarian aid, human rights, and sustainable development. ~~Additionally,~~ As the mission concludes, the Somali Council of Ministers has approved a $1.26 billion national budget for 2027, representing a 9.2 percent reduction from the previous year. Security transitions are also underway, with African Union ~~security~~ forces ~~will remain active~~ preparing to ~~assist~~ hand over three key positions in the southern Lower Shabelle region to the Somali National Army ~~against militants. Despite~~ in early November. In response to the transition, ~~analysts~~ the UN Security Council is scheduled to hold a special session in November. Discussions will focus on the future of the African Union Support and ~~opposition figures have raised concerns regarding~~ Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), its financial challenges, and the ~~timing~~ potential extension of sanctions against the ~~withdrawal, citing~~ Al-Shabaab group. These developments occur amid ongoing ~~disputes over presidential tenure, humanitarian needs due to drought,~~ political divisions between the federal government and regional administrations in Puntland and Jubaland, as well as continued ~~combat by al-Qaida-linked~~ conflict with Al-Qaeda-linked militants.

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