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UNSOM

UNSOM was the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, a special political mission. Established in 2013, it assisted Somalia's peace and reconciliation, and ended on 31 October 2024.

Last updated: October 2026

Mission overview

Field	Details
Operation	United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM)
Location	Mogadishu, Somalia
Established	3 June 2013
Mandate	Assist the Federal Government of Somalia in peace, stability and reconciliation
Status	Ended — mandate ended 31 October 2024 (Resolution 2753); succeeded by the UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) from 1 November 2024
Type	United Nations special political mission — it has no member countries

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UNSOM was the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia — not a membership organization. A special political mission established in 2013, it assisted Somalia's peace and reconciliation and ended on 31 October 2024.

Frequently asked questions

What was UNSOM?

UNSOM was the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, a special political mission established in 2013 to assist the Federal Government in peace, stability and reconciliation.

Is UNSOM still active?

No. UNSOM's mandate ended on 31 October 2024 and it was succeeded by the UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS).