{"id":19246,"date":"2026-04-26T23:09:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T23:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/?p=19246"},"modified":"2026-04-29T09:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:12:18","slug":"national-commission-receives-civic-delegation-to-discuss-field-cooperation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/2026\/04\/26\/national-commission-receives-civic-delegation-to-discuss-field-cooperation\/","title":{"rendered":"National commission receives CIVIC delegation to discuss field cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"

MOGADISHU —<\/strong> \u200bThe Somali National Independent Human Rights Commission received yesterday, Sunday, a delegation from the “Centre for Civilians in Conflict” (CIVIC), led by Vianney Bisimwa, Director of Africa Programs, to discuss frameworks for joint cooperation and the development of technical mechanisms related to civilian protection during security operations.<\/p>\n

\u200bThe meeting addressed future cooperation paths between the two sides, focusing on the exchange of technical expertise to enhance the efficiency of human rights monitoring and documentation, and ensuring that relevant parties adhere to international standards while performing field duties in various regions.<\/p>\n

\u200bThis meeting falls within the framework of efforts aimed at implementing the “National Policy on Civilian Harm Mitigation during Military Operations,” adopted by the Somali government. The parties discussed the Commission’s role in monitoring the policy’s implementation and working to align security measures with approved national and international legislation.<\/p>\n

Dr. Maryan Qasim Ahmed, Chairperson of the National Independent Human Rights Commission, emphasized the importance of partnership with specialized international organizations, noting that the Commission adheres to its legal responsibilities in monitoring and follow-up, and works to activate communication mechanisms to ensure report accuracy and investigation transparency.<\/p>\n

The technical aspect of the discussions focused on developing the capabilities of the Commission\u2019s field teams and training personnel on methodologies for assessing the field impact of security operations, ensuring the accuracy and professionalism of human rights reports issued by the Commission regarding cases requiring follow-up in accordance with national laws.<\/p>\n

The meeting also reviewed mechanisms for receiving human rights complaints, with the Commission affirming its role in addressing such complaints to ensure accountability and enhance adherence to institutional procedures, while emphasizing the Commission’s independence in performing its oversight duties.<\/p>\n

Both sides addressed the importance of increasing legal awareness of the principles of international humanitarian law within security sectors, and agreed to continue coordination to organize training programs aimed at field personnel to enhance mutual understanding of protection procedures and preventive measures required to mitigate risks to civilians.
\n\u200bThe meeting concluded with both sides affirming the continuation of joint coordination to achieve objectives related to mitigating harm to civilians and ensuring a security environment that adheres to fundamental rights and freedoms in accordance with national and international frameworks.<\/p>\n

This meeting reflects the commitment of the National Independent Human Rights Commission towards enhancing human rights governance through sustainable technical partnerships; this cooperation contributes to establishing the foundations of accountability and compliance with human rights standards within the context of security operations, supporting stability-building efforts in Somalia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

MOGADISHU — \u200bThe Somali National Independent Human Rights Commission received yesterday, Sunday, a delegation from the “Centre for Civilians in Conflict” (CIVIC), led by Vianney Bisimwa, Director of Africa Programs, to discuss frameworks for joint cooperation and the development of technical mechanisms related to civilian protection during security operations. \u200bThe meeting addressed future cooperation paths …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19248,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19246","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-news","category-protection-cluster"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t