United Nations Support Office in Somalia - UNSOS

Acting ASG and Head of United Nations Support Office in Somalia - UNSOS, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, met on Thursday with the UK Ambassador to Somalia, Charles King, to discuss ongoing cooperation and updates on the Somali Security Forces (SSF) Trust Fund. 🇸🇴🇬🇧.

Discussions focused on UNSOS’s logistical and operational support to African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia-AUSSOM and the Somali Security Forces (SSF), and the importance of predictable support to sustain operations and strengthen long-term capacity.

Ms. Sadozai thanked UK in Somalia for its continued support through the SSF Trust Fund, which plays an important role in strengthening Somalia’s security institutions.

The UN in Somalia and AUSSOM marked in with a tree planting initiative under the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.”

Acting ASG and Head of UNSOS, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai; SRCC and Head of AUSSOM, Amb. El Hadji Ibrahima Diene; and Deputy SRSG/RC/HC, George Conway UN attended the event.

In collaboration with AUSSOM, UNSOS is advancing environmental protection through wastewater reuse, greener camps, renewable energy, reduced plastics, better waste management, and expanded solar.

Ms. Sadozai emphasized simple actions—switch off lights/ACs when not using, use reusable bottles, avoid plastic, and practice the 3Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle—showing real change starts with daily choices.

Today, H.E Amb. Aweis Haji Yusuf Ahmed (Somalia's National Security Advisor), H.E. Amb. El Hadji Ibrahima Diene (SRCC and Head of African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia-AUSSOM), and Acting ASG and Head of United Nations Support Office in Somalia - UNSOS, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai held a tripartite meeting, focusing on the budget, Trust Fund, and joint and coordinated – operations. They agreed to further strengthen the partnership and coordination on shared priorities.

On the occasion of , extends its warm wishes to the people of and to communities around the world celebrating this special occasion, reflecting the values of generosity, sacrifice, solidarity, unity and support for others.

2️⃣0️⃣personnel from .somalia, the Somali National Armed Forces ( ) & the United Nations Guard Unit ( ) completed a 12-day Interoperability Training in Mogadishu organised by UNSOS.

The training focused on strengthening 🤝 coordination, 🧭operational planning, 🗣️briefing skills & 📦logistics support for joint operations in dynamic security environments.

🔗Read the full story here: https://unsos.unmissions.org/en/news/unsos-strengthens-operational-coordination-among-aussom-snaf-and-ungu-forces-through

2️⃣0️⃣ personnel from , & the United Nations Guard Unit ( ) completed a 12-day Interoperability Training in Mogadishu organised by .

The training focused on strengthening 🤝 coordination, 🧭operational planning, 🗣️briefing skills & 📦logistics support for joint operations in dynamic security environments.

🔗Read the full story here: https://unsos.unmissions.org/en/news/unsos-strengthens-operational-coordination-among-aussom-snaf-and-ungu-forces-through

UNSOS strengthens operational coordination among AUSSOM, SNAF and UNGU forces through interoperability training | United Nations Peace Operations Mogadishu, 21 May 2026 – Twenty personnel from the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), and the United Nations Guard Unit

Acting ASG and Head of United Nations Support Office in Somalia - UNSOS, Qurat ul-Ain Sadozai, paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Director General of the Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Hussein Qasim Idow and congratulated him on his appointment.

The meeting reaffirmed the strong cooperation between ICA, the Federal Republic of Somalia and in support of operations in .

📍 | sensitization sessions

3️⃣7️⃣ African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia-AUSSOM 🇪🇹🇩🇯 troops & Somali National Army (SNA) 🇸🇴personnel participated in Human Rights Due Diligence Policy sensitization sessions conducted by the UNSOS Risk Management & Compliance (HRDDP) team from 13–20 May.

⚖️ Discussions focused on implementation of mitigation measures, compliance, and respect for international human rights, humanitarian, and refugee law as a prerequisite for UN support.

🤝 This UNSOS initiative contributes to strengthening the responsible implementation of UN-supported operations in Somalia.

🇬🇧🇸🇴🇺🇳 Acting ASG & Head of United Nations Support Office in Somalia - UNSOS, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, thanked HMA Charles King & UK in Somalia for their continued partnership towards their shared commitment to ’s security transition.

continues delivering critical logistics to African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia-AUSSOM & Somali Security Forces , contributing to peace & stability in Somalia🇸🇴.



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