The House of Representatives approves the draft law on sexual crimes and misconduct
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Mogadishu, October 14, 2026 — The House of Representatives of the Federal Parliament of Somalia has approved the Draft Law on Sexual Crimes and Misconduct, following a vote in which 140 members participated.
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Khadiija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi expressed gratitude to the parliament for passing the law.
Attributed to: Amb. Khadiija Maxamed Al-Makhzoumi
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Caasimada Online
132 members of parliament voted in favor of the law, while three opposed it and five abstained.
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Event date: 2026-10-14
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132 members of parliament approved the draft law.
Event date: 2026-10-14
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Caasimada Online
The Somali Parliament approved a long-disputed law on sexual offenses and moral conduct.
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Event date: 2026-10-14
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Caasimada Online
Minister Amb. Khadiija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi expressed gratitude to the parliament for passing the law.
Attributed to: Amb. Khadiija Maxamed Al-Makhzoumi
Event date: 2026-10-14
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Caasimada Online
The Minister emphasized the importance of the law for protecting the rights of women and children.
Attributed to: Amb. Khadiija Maxamed Al-Makhzoumi
Event date: 2026-10-14
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Goobjoog Somali
The Federal Parliament of Somalia approved the draft law on sexual offenses and misconduct.
Event date: 2026-10-14
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Goobjoog Somali
140 members of parliament participated in the voting.
Event date: 2026-10-14
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Goobjoog Somali
The meeting took place at the headquarters of the House of the People in Mogadishu.
Event date: 2026-10-14
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Caasimada Online and Goobjoog Somali report the same central claim — 132 members of parliament voted in favor of the law, while three opposed it and five abstained. — but the recorded original asserters do not establish independent confirmation.
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Most recent report · 14 October 2026 12:18 UTC
The House of Representatives approves the draft law on sexual crimes and misconduct
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The Somali Federal Parliament Approves Long-Contested Law + Photos
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14 October 2026 · 11:00–12:18 UTC
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The House of Representatives approves the draft law on sexual crimes and misconduct
Mogadishu, October 14, 2026 — The House of Representatives of the Federal Parliament of Somalia has approved the Draft Law on Sexual Crimes…
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The Somali Federal Parliament Approves Long-Contested Law + Photos
Members of the House of the People today approved by a majority vote the draft law on sexual offenses and moral misconduct, which was presented…
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