MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Federal Government of Somalia has welcomed a resolution by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that restores the country’s full ownership and independent management of its national and international human rights obligations.
The resolution, passed in Geneva, ends the long-standing practice of appointing an independent UN human rights expert to monitor the country — a system in place since 1993, when Somalia’s state institutions were weakened by civil war and instability.
In a statement, Somali authorities hailed the move as a “historic milestone” that reflects the international community’s growing confidence in Somalia’s governance and commitment to upholding human rights.
“This is a clear recognition that Somalia is capable of managing its human rights responsibilities independently, in accordance with international standards,” the statement said.
The resolution is seen as part of Somalia’s broader diplomatic and institutional progress, which has recently included the lifting of the arms embargo, debt relief, and accession to the East African Community (EAC).
Somalia’s Minister of Women and Human Rights Development, Amb. Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, who led the Somali delegation in Geneva, described the decision as a “great victory for the Somali people.”
