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Warkasta is tracking Human rights across 21 reports from 5 sources. Recent coverage touches Somalia, United Nations, and Parliament, each linked to its original source with side-by-side comparison where outlets differ.

New York – The United Nations (UN) has promised to continue its support for Somalia, utilizing its agencies, funds, and programs operating in the country, following the conclusion of its temporary mission in Somalia. UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that the UN will maintain its presence in Somalia, and

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, has visited the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), recently opened in Mogadishu, to assess progress in implementing the country’s human rights transition plan. During the visit, the minister and ministry experts received a briefing from…

Mogadishu, Somalia – The Minister of the Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ambassador Khadiija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, today conducted a work inspection at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which was recently opened in the city of Mogadishu. The purpose of this inspection was to verify the implementation of the Transitional Human Rights Plan.

October 31, The United Nations Transition Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) will conclude its two-year transitional period, wrapping up its operations, in accordance with Security Council resolutions 2753 (2024) and 2809 (2025), following a request from the Federal Government of Somalia. This historic phase marks the end of...
'This milestone brings to a close more than three decades of United Nations missions in support of peacebuilding, state-building, governance and reconciliation in Somalia,’ says spokesman

On 31 October, the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) will complete its two-year transition and cease operations, pursuant to Security Council resolutions 2753 (2024) and 2809 (2025) and in line with the request of the Federal Government of Somalia. This milestone brings to a close more than three…

On October 31, the United Nations Transition Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) will complete its two-year transitional period and conclude its operations, in accordance with Security Council resolutions 2753 (2024) and 2809 (2025) following the request of the Federal Government of Somalia. This historic phase marks the end of more than…

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The Child and Family Agency of Ireland (Tusla) has informed the police of strong suspicions that 22 Somali children who arrived in the country unaccompanied have become victims of trafficking and human trafficking, as reported on Tuesday by The Irish...

The Federation of Somali Journalists (FESOJ) calls on the Federal Government of Somalia to take concrete steps towards accession to the African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection, commonly known as the Malabo Convention, to strengthen digital rights, protect journalists and promote accountability in Somalia’s evolving digital…

Mogadishu, Somalia – October 17, 2026 – Members of the House of Representatives of the Federal Parliament of Somalia held their 25th session of the 8th term at the House of Representatives headquarters, chaired by the Speaker of the House, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur (Jama), accompanied by the Second Deputy Speaker of the House, Abdullahi Omar Abshir. Initially, the members...
Syrian intelligence agencies announced the arrest of Ali Kiyali, also known as 'Ma'raj Oural,' who is accused of being involved in massacres that occurred along the Syrian coast in 2013, particularly in the areas of Al-Bayda and Ras al-Nubay in the city of Baniyas.

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 to the parliament by the Ministry of Family Affairs and Human Rights Development. This law, which has been contested for a long time, was ultimately approved by 132 members, while three members opposed it, and five others remained silent,…

Somalia’s National Independent Human Rights Commission has opened a five-day workshop in Nairobi aimed at strengthening its leadership and institutional capacity, with support from the Swedish government. The workshop is being organised in partnership with the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI). Opening remarks were delivered by the…

The Independent National Human Rights Commission (INHRC), in collaboration with the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI), has launched a five-day workshop in Nairobi focused on high-level leadership and capacity building of the Commission, supported by the Government of Sweden. The opening ceremony featured speeches from...
The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur (Jama), held a meeting with the Committee on Human Rights, Women, and Humanitarian Affairs of the House of the People, discussing...

Mogadishu, Somalia – The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Mr. Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur (Jama), held a meeting with the Committee on Human Rights, Women, and Humanitarian Affairs of the House of Representatives. The Speaker discussed with the committee the acceleration of work activities and the completion of pending legislative proposals to be submitted to the House of Representatives. He also

Somalia’s National Independent Human Rights Commission is seeking to strengthen cooperation with Somali National University in research, education and the promotion of human rights, the commission said following a working visit to the institution. The commission’s chairperson, Dr Maryan Qasim Ahmed, led a delegation to the university to discuss ways to expand collaboration…

The Chairperson of the Independent National Human Rights Commission (INHRC), Dr. Maryan Qaasim Ahmed, has made a working visit to Somali National University to strengthen the relationship and cooperation between the two institutions in the areas of research, education, and the promotion of human rights. The Chairperson was accompanied on the visit by Commissioner Ahmed Sheikh Hamsa, Commissioner F

The National Independent Human Rights Commission, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Arab Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ANNHRI) have jointly launched a three-day workshop in the city of Mogadishu. The workshop will discuss the International Principles of Paris, the rules and principles of human rights.
The United Nations Human Rights Council has strongly condemned the attacks being carried out against the people of Sudan, particularly the airstrikes by unmanned aerial vehicles and other attacks targeting civilian areas, urging the warring parties to urgently cease hostilities.