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MOGADISHU — The National Independent Human Rights Commission and the Somali Police Force command have initiated a strategic partnership to develop a compliant institutional framework that safeguards civic liberties and protects human dignity, aligning with state efforts to consolidate stability and social justice.
It was noted in an update published on its official Facebook page today, that the Chairperson of the Independent Human Rights Commission, Dr. Maryam Qasim Ahmed, held an expanded official meeting with the Commander of the Somali Police Force, Brigadier General Asad Osman Abdullahi.
The Commission’s official Facebook page reported that the bilateral talks focused on designing a joint roadmap that integrates standardized law enforcement with global human rights criteria, establishing structural communication channels to process civic complaints with mutual transparency.
The update noted that both entities evaluated advanced mechanisms for conducting periodic, independent inspection visits to detention centers and prisons, ensuring facility alignment with national legislation and international treaties, reflecting the security sector’s commitment to judicial standards.
For his part, the Somali Police Commander welcomed the delegation, emphasizing that the contemporary security doctrine is anchored on the rule of law, while commending the Commission’s vital advisory role in enabling police personnel to execute their duties with professional excellence.
The update highlighted that the Commission’s Chairperson, Dr. Maryam Qasim Ahmed, commended the police command’s institutional readiness, noting that constructive cross-sectoral cooperation serves as the baseline for enhancing public trust in security organs and sustaining civic peace.
The high-level meeting featured extensive leadership representation from the Human Rights Commission, with the visiting delegation including Vice Chairman Mohamed Harun, Commissioner Farhan Mohamed Jimale, Commissioner Ali Mohamed Elmi, and Director General Mustafa Aاmed Mohamud.
The official proceedings concluded with an agreement to appoint a joint technical working group comprising experts from both sides, tasked with formulating mutual training programs and monitoring shared tracks to secure the long-term execution of this strategic partnership.
The active field mobilization of the National Independent Human Rights Commission marks a structural shift in its oversight and strategic role within Somalia. By building direct communication lines and driving an operational partnership with the police force command, the Commission effectively advances human rights advocacy from standard passive reporting into active, system-wide preventive integration. Securing independent access for prison monitoring and oversight of civic grievance processing elevates the Commission’s statutory mandate, infusing its reports with high local and global credibility necessary to secure international technical assistance. This strategic development positions the Commission as an essential sovereign pillar within the federal state architecture, acting as a constitutional guardian that actively preserves civic liberties, enforces legal accountability, and anchors long-term social justice across the Horn of Africa.
