Somalia

Civilians continue to bear the brunt of abuses committed by the Islamist armed group Al-Shabab and government forces in the country’s long-running armed conflict. Survivors of conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence lack adequate redress. In 2022, the country faced a devastating food crisis following five consecutive below-average rainy seasons. Ongoing conflict, extreme weather patterns—increasing in intensity and frequency due to climate change—compounded by food-price hikes, exacerbated existing vulnerabilities. Authorities in Somaliland continued to restrict free expression, media, and association.

Africa

March 29, 2024
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February 24, 2023
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Somalia: Revamp Intelligence Agency Bill
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November 1, 2022
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Somalia Reeling from Devastating Attack on Education Ministry

Laetitia Bader

Director, Horn of Africa

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June 16, 2020 Report

Somalia: Inadequate US Airstrike Investigations

Apparently Unlawful Attacks, No Redress for Civilian Deaths
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