Mogadishu, SONNA – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has warmly welcomed the United Nations Human Rights Council’s historic decision to restore Somalia’s full sovereignty in managing, monitoring, and reporting on its human rights obligations.
The President hailed the development as a “historic and defining moment” in Somalia’s governance journey, underscoring the country’s readiness to independently uphold human rights after more than three decades of external oversight.
“Today is a historic day as Somalia has made significant progress in terms of governance, and is ready to independently fulfill its national and international obligations to respect and protect human rights,” said President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
Reaffirming his government’s unwavering commitment, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud stated that Somalia will continue to safeguard the dignity, rights, and freedoms of all its citizens, while deepening cooperation with regional and global partners to advance justice and equality across the nation.
