This public statement is to urge President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his new administration to address many of the Somalia’s outstanding human rights challenges, with
international support. The new government has already presented goals and activities across six
pillars, including security, justice, reconciliation, economic and social development, among others.
While some of these pillars could address some human rights concerns in the country, more
commitment is required from the new government to improve and prioritize human rights and
ensure accountability for violations and abuses and protection of civilians.
