The training program is part of the ongoing efforts of ATMIS to prioritize civilian protection, as mandated by UN Security Council Resolution 2628 (2022).

On Friday, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) said that it has managed to discharge 439 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the East African country since 2017. Related: S.Africa: UN Holds Hearing Against Israel’s Operations in Gaza The United Nations Mine Action Service’s (UNMAS) Chief of Mine Action in Somalia, Justin Smith, said […]

On Monday, the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) called for adequate, sustainable, and predictable funding for the soon-to-be-established follow-up mission after the exit of the AU Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) in December this year. RELATED: Somalia: 31 Mln USD Deal to Boost Food Security “The AUPSC welcomes the proposal by the Somali […]

On Friday, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) said it has wrapped up training for 25 criminal investigations officers from the Somali Police Force (SPF) to develop ways to investigate financial crimes to help the government fight terrorism. RELATED: Somalia: More than 7000 Displaced in 4 Days, UN ATMIS said the intensive training […]

On Thursday, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) committed to a smooth security transition ahead of exiting the country by the end of 2024. RELATED: ATMIS Hails Role of Women Peacekeepers, Search of Peace The African Union special representative for Somalia, Mohamed El-Amine Souef, said ATMIS is fully committed to the transition process, […]

On Friday, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) praised the invaluable contribution to peace and security of women peacekeepers in the mission and around the world. RELATED: Somalia: AU to Complete Troop Drawdown by 2024 The African Union Special Representative for Somalia and head of ATMIS, Mohamed El-Amine Souef, recognized the importance of […]

On Friday, the African Union (AU) delegation wrapped up a five-day working visit to Somalia, reaffirming the AU’s commitment to completing the security transition in the country by the end of 2024. RELATED: Somalia: WHO Launches Project to Reduce Child Mortality The delegation led by Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, director of conflict management within the Political […]