UN Ends Somalia Political Mission After Three Decades

• The UN Security Council established the UNSOM mission in 2013 to support Somalia's transition to democracy.
• Somalia has experienced over two decades of conflict involving militias, Islamist groups, and criminal gangs.
• The closure of the UN mission is seen as a milestone by Somalia amid political tensions and reduced international support.
• The UNSOM mission aimed to help Somali authorities establish the rule of law.
• The UN's political engagement in Somalia has now concluded after three decades.