Somalia: Council of Ministers Approves Nine Candidates for National Human Rights Commission

The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia has unanimously approved the nomination of nine candidates to serve on the Independent National Human Rights Commission (INHRC). The decision was made during a cabinet meeting held last night, following the submission of the nominees by the Minister of Women and Human Rights Development.

This approval process was conducted in accordance with the Council’s internal procedures, the Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia, and specifically Article 17(1) of Law No. 16, dated June 27, 2016. The selection followed a rigorous, transparent, and merit-based procedure fully aligned with Articles 8, 15, and 16 of the same law.

The candidates were chosen based on their professional competence, integrity, and transparency. The selection adhered to international standards, particularly the Paris Principles and the General Observations of GANHRI (Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions), which provide guidelines for the credibility and effectiveness of national human rights bodies.

The newly approved nine-member commission includes:

Ahmed Sheikh Hamza Abshir
Ali Mohamed Elmi
Dr. Omar Abdulle Alasow
Dr. Maryam Qassim Ahmed
Fadumo Abdiqani Yusuf
Farhan Mohamed Jimale
Dr. Mohamed Osman Mahmoud
Mohamed Haruun Mahmoud
Muumina Sheikh Omar

By Radio Dalsan.