Somalia Human Rights Commission Reviews Rights Situation, Sets Priority Actions

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia’s National Independent Human Rights Commission has reviewed the country’s human rights situation and agreed to step up work on complaints, access to justice and protection of vulnerable groups, the commission said.

The meeting, chaired by commission president Dr Maryan Qasim Ahmed at its headquarters in Mogadishu, focused on accelerating priority programmes and strengthening the commission’s role in monitoring and protecting human rights.

Members reviewed progress on the commission’s existing work, its current plans and activities scheduled for the coming period. They also discussed completing internal procedures and regulations and improving cooperation with government institutions, civil society organisations and international bodies.

Ahmed said the commission must carry out its national mandate independently, transparently and collectively, according to a statement issued after the meeting.

The commission said particular attention would be given to following up complaints and reported human rights incidents, improving access to justice and protecting vulnerable groups.

The meeting comes as Somalia continues efforts to strengthen state institutions and accountability mechanisms after decades of conflict and political instability. Human rights concerns remain closely linked to insecurity, displacement and limited access to justice in parts of the country.

The commission said it would maintain regular monitoring of the human rights situation and respond to emerging issues requiring its intervention, while safeguarding its independence, impartiality and credibility.

It did not identify specific cases or incidents discussed during the meeting.

The commission’s ability to monitor complaints and engage with state institutions, civil society and international partners will be important as Somalia works to strengthen national mechanisms for human rights protection and accountability.