Somali National News Agency
So
Ar
Search
  • Home
  • Local News
    Local NewsShow More
    Somali Ambassador to Yemen presents a copy his credentials to Deputy Foreign Minister
    May 31, 2025
    Minister of Family Opens Written Exam for National Human Rights Commission Candidates
    May 31, 2025
    Somalia Showcases Agricultural Innovation at IFAD Innovation Day 2025
    May 31, 2025
    SNA Commander meets Italian counterpart in Mogadishu
    May 31, 2025
    Mogadishu Hosts Key Meeting to Coordinate Somalia’s 65th Independence Day Celebrations
    May 30, 2025
  • World News
    World NewsShow More
    Israel kills 2 Gaza aid seekers as UN warns of ‘catastrophic hunger’
    May 31, 2025
    A miraculous story of a Hujjaj from Libya
    May 27, 2025
    UNA Participates in International Conference on Islamophobia in Azerbaijan
    May 27, 2025
    At least 11 hurt in South Carolina beach town shooting
    May 26, 2025
    Runway lights weren’t working as pilot tried to land at foggy San Diego airport before fatal crash
    May 24, 2025
  • Articles
    ArticlesShow More
    A miraculous story of a Hujjaj from Libya
    May 27, 2025
    Nation First, Politics Later: PM Hamza Appeals to Youth Amid Growing Political Tensions
    May 24, 2025
    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to be present at the signing ceremony in Hong Kong on May 30.
    China Leads Historic Effort to Establish International Mediation Body
    May 24, 2025
    From Yunnan to Somalia: A Path Out of Poverty
    May 13, 2025
    Doha Hosts the 26th Session of the Council Conference of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy
    May 4, 2025
  • Business
    BusinessShow More
    Somalia Unveils the Blueprint for a Modern and Sustainable Mogadishu
    December 21, 2024
    Djibouti Launches $57.4 Million Youth Entrepreneurship Project to Combat Climate Change
    November 25, 2024
    FM meets Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia
    October 28, 2024
    President Hassan Sheikh Inaugurates New LPG Storage Center in Mogadishu
    May 12, 2024
    Collaboration of ICT transformation for digital Infrastructure
    October 24, 2023
  • Sports
    SportsShow More
    Mogadishu Stadium to Host Star-Studded Match Featuring Somali Legends and International Football Icons
    May 27, 2025
    Arsenal held at Brighton while Man City bounce-back continues
    January 5, 2025
    Galmudug wins the Inter-State Football Tournament
    January 29, 2024
    Somalia set for two int’l friendlies ahead of WC qualifier clashes against Algeria and Uganda
    October 10, 2023
    Chicago woman, 104, skydives from plane, aiming for record as the world’s oldest skydiver
    October 3, 2023
  • Tenders
    TendersShow More
    Quay Renovation Works – Supply and Installation of Fenders and Bollards
    April 11, 2025
Reading: AMISOM concludes Training of Trainers course for SNA in International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law
Share
Font ResizerAa
Somali National News AgencySomali National News Agency
  • SOMALI
  • ARABIC
Search
  • Home
  • Local News
  • World News
  • Articles
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tenders
Follow US
©2023 || All rights reserved SONNA
Somali National News Agency > Blog > Local News > AMISOM concludes Training of Trainers course for SNA in International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law
Local NewsNews

AMISOM concludes Training of Trainers course for SNA in International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law

By SONNA Director
Last updated: December 16, 2021
4 Min Read
Share
MOGADISHU (SONNA) – Eighteen commanders and instructors of the Somali National Army (SNA) and Ministry of Defence personnel have completed a five-day Training-of-Trainers course to enhance their knowledge in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Rights Law (IHRL).

 

The training in Mogadishu, organised by the Protection, Human Rights and Gender Unit of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), concluded on Tuesday.

The closing ceremony was presided over by the SNA Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Odowaa Yusuf Rageh. Also present was the AMISOM Head of Mission Support, Maj. Gen. Fidza Dludlu.

In his closing remarks, Gen. Odowaa urged the participants to practice what they had learnt and share the knowledge with colleagues, especially during offensives against the militant group Al-Shabaab.

“I hope that you will implement the lessons learnt and share the knowledge with the others in the SNA about this important topic of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law. I hope this important training will help better the forces’ conduct,” said Gen. Odowaa.

He added that as a country, Somalia and its army still face many challenges, which he noted can be overcome with such training in IHL and IHRL.

“As you know, we are a country still at war, and I believe you needed this important human rights training you have received. Ensure you share the knowledge gained so that there will be no need for foreign trainers in the future. You have been imparted with the knowledge to train others,” added Odowaa.

During the course, the participants engaged in interactive discussions and scenario-based exercises facilitated by AMISOM Senior IHL/Human Rights Advisor, Dr Omar Abdulle Alasow, and AMISOM Head of Civilian Casualty Tracking and Response Cell (CCTARC), Jones Sarfo.

Topics of discussion included rules on protecting victims of armed conflict, rules of conduct of hostilities, the doctrine of command responsibility in IHL, human rights law applicable to armed conflict and the relationship between IHL and IHRL.

Other topics included war crimes in non-international armed conflict, enforcement of IHL, the relationship between Somali Customary Rules of Warfare, Islam, IHL and IHRL, origins and development of IHL and IHRL United Nations Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP).

Jones Sarfo noted the participants’ enthusiasm during training and expressed optimism that the knowledge would go a long way in preparing the SNA to take over from AMISOM.

“Having interacted with the participants and taken them through the various topics covered in the five days, I am confident the message has hit home. We look forward to a more prosperous and more defined SNA,” said Sarfo.

Most of the trainees noted that the training would help mainstream human rights and protect civilians during operations against the Al-Shabaab.

“I want to thank my fellow trainees and the trainers. This was an eye-opener and enabled me to meet new people. We gained a lot in training, and I look forward to sharing the knowledge gained with my colleagues,” said Sergeant Samra Abdirahman Ahmed.

Another SNA trainee, Lt. Abdihakim Hassan Mohamed, noted that he had learned how to handle detainees.

“Some of the new things we learnt here include International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law. We also learned how to humanely deal with detainees as well as other human rights practices,” said Lt. Mohamed.

Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Email Copy Link Print

MORE NEWS

Official Reopening of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Archives

CultureEducationLocal News
November 23, 2024

Kenya’s small farmers find respite in avocados amid changing climate

NAIROBI(SONNA) As crop diseases and pests rise in Kenya amid a rapidly changing climate that…

March 11, 2023

Somali Ambassador to Yemen presents a copy his credentials to Deputy Foreign Minister

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to Yemen, Mr. Abdihakin…

May 31, 2025

Nimcaan Hilaac appointed to lead Waberi National Band

Mogadishu (SONNA)-Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Mohamed…

March 3, 2020

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Former Somali Parliament Speaker Prof. Mohamed Osman Jawari Passes Away at 79

Mogadishu, Somalia – The political landscape of Somalia mourns the loss of a distinguished figure as former Speaker of the…

Local News
June 28, 2024

Minister of Health addresses Tobacco Use and Taxation at High-Level meeting

Mogadishu, (SONNA) - The Minister of Health and Human Services of the Federal Government of Somalia, Dr. Ali Haji Adam,…

Local News
June 6, 2023

ATMIS at advance stages in preparation for June drawdown of 2000 soldiers

Mogadishu – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) says preparations for the drawdown of 2000 soldiers by 30 June…

Local News
May 14, 2023

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs receives Egyptian Ambassador to Somalia

Mogadishu, (SONNA) - The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Isak…

Local News
April 27, 2024

Somali National News Agency established in 1964. It is one of the main pillars of the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism.

  • Home
  • Local News
  • World News
  • Articles
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tenders
  • SNTV
  • RADIO MOGADISHU
  • DALKA JOURNAL
  • TOURISM DEPARTMENT

Follow US: 

  • MoICT
  • VILLA SOMALIA
  • OPM SOMALIA

All rights reserved SONNA

©2023

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?