Independence House

IH is a not-for-profit organization based in Somalia. Its core mandate is the protection and promotion of civil and political rights, freedom of expression.

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Happy Somali Independence Day!
Congratulations to all Somali people.

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🎧 WAX KA OGOW SHARCIGA SOCDAALKA SOOMAALIYA!

Ma ogtahay in fahamka sharciga socdaalka uu muhiim u yahay muwaadin kasta iyo qof kasta oo dalka soo gelaya ama ka baxaya?

Qaanuun Podcast waxa uu xalqaddan si qoto dheer ugu faaqidayaa wax kasta oo ku saabsan Sharciga Socdaalka Soomaaliya.

Muqaalkan waxaan ku lafaguraynaa su'aalo muhiim ah oo ay ka mid yihiin:

• Ujeedada Sharciga Socdaalka.
• Farqiga u dhexeeya Sharciga Socdaalka iyo Sharciga Hay’adda Socdaalka.
• Soomaaliya horay ma u lahayd sharci socdaal, goormeese yeelatay kii u horreeyay?

Su’aalahan iyo kuwa kale, waxaa si faahfaahsan nooga jawaabaya sharciyaqaan Mohamed Abdirizak, oo ah la-taliye sharci.

📺 Halkaan ka daawo muuqaalka oo dhammaystiran: https://t.co/6qgkXkRzH0

Aragtidaada waa inoo muhiim! Maxay tahay su'aasha aad adigu ka qabto sharciga socdaalka dalka? Nagula wadaag qaybta fikradaha. 👇

@EU_in_Somalia @UNDPSomalia
#QaanuunPodcast #SharcigaSocdaalka #Soomaaliya

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SOMALIA'S POLITICAL CRISIS DEMANDS DIALOGUE, NOT FORCE

We recall that in April 2021, a similar standoff over a presidential term extension brought Mogadishu to the edge of full-scale armed conflict. It was resolved not through force but through political negotiation and compromise. The institutional memory of that near-catastrophe should inform the choices made in the coming days.

Read it here: https://t.co/6A916z7JZP

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Independence House urges all Somali political actors to step back from the current dangerous trajectory and commit, without preconditions, to genuine, inclusive dialogue before the constitutional deadline of 15 May 2026.

All parties must also take national responsibility for Somalia's governance and statehood.

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Somalia faces a presidential transition on May 15 amid constitutional controversy. At this critical moment, civic space must be protected — not shrunk. Free expression is the foundation of any lasting peace.

Read here our full statement: https://t.co/533OtEegkx

#WPFD2026 #Somalia

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A Freedom of Information Act. A Whistleblowers Protection Act. A repeal of defamation laws. These are not radical demands — they are the minimum a democracy owes its citizens. #WPFD2026 #Somalia #Accountability

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Somalia's Penal Code still criminalises defamation. On #WPFD2026, we call on the Federal Parliament to repeal these provisions, enact a Freedom of Information Act, and protect whistleblowers. Transparency is not optional. #Somalia #HumanRights

READ IT: https://t.co/jG3n0jMjHg

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On #WorldPressFreedomDay, Independence House demands the immediate release of Sadia Moalim Ali ("Sadia Bajaj"), detained since April 12 solely for peaceful activism on social media. Speaking out is not a crime. #Somalia #WPFD2026

Follow the full statement here. https://t.co/yU8TNEMoxR

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Faallo: Nuqulka cusub ee Dib-u-Eegista Dastuurka Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya

Muddo ku dhow 14 sano, oo wada-tashi ah kadib, March 2026, Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, ayaa saxiixay nuqulka cusub ee dastuurka, kaddib ansixinta goloyaasha Baarlamaanka Federaalka ee Soomaaliya.

Tallaabadan ayaa dhalisay falcelinno kala duwan oo ka imanaya qaybaha kala duwan ee bulshada iyo daneeyayaasha siyaasadda Soomaaliya.

Hadaba innaga oo ka duuleyna aragtida kala duwan ee ku aadan dastuurka ayaan waxaan dib u eegis iyo isbarbardhig ku sameynay dastuurkii 2012 iyo noqulka cusub ee dib u eegista kasoo baxday.

Warbixintu waxay si nidaamsan u eegaysaa isbeddellada lagu sameeyay cutubyada iyo qodobada muhiimka ah, gaar ahaan kuwa saameynta ku leh qaab-dhismeedka dowladeed, nidaamka federaalka, iyo xiriirka u dhexeeya.

Hadaba halkaan ka akhriso faallada oo dhammeystiran: https://t.co/J1rwQ6Mt1H

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Why did 74.73% of registered voters NOT vote in Mogadishu’s landmark 2025 elections?

Our findings:
• 90% faced information challenges
• 72% had low/moderate trust
• Opposition boycott reduced motivation

The issue is not logistics — it’s public confidence.

Full report: https://t.co/1DcIaDnbdK

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Mogadishu’s first direct local elections in 50+ years were historic — but only 25.27% voted.

Our new report shows:
- Elections were procedurally credible
- But participation was critically low
- Driven by information gaps, low trust, and political disengagement

Read the full report: https://t.co/53PNQd7lsQ

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Faallo: Sharciga La Dagaalanka Argagixisada ee Soomaaliya

Ka daalaco halkaan faallo ay Independence House ka qortay Sharciga La Dagaalanka Argagixisada ee dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya.

Haddaba halkaan ka akhriso faallada oo dhameystiran https://t.co/4RcQ7qsSWV

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🌙 As the Independence House team, we warmly congratulate all Muslims—especially our Somali community—on the arrival of the blessed Ramadan moon.

Let’s welcome this holy month with kindness, unity, and support for one another.

Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙✨ #Ramadan2026 #RamadanMubarak

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Waa maxay kaalinta warbaahinta ee nabadda iyo wadajirka bulshada Soomaaliyeed?

Waxaa innoo sharaxaya Dr. Liibaan Xuseen Ciise, bare sare, ahna xubin ka mid ah golaha sare ee @MogUniver Mogadishu University جامعة مقديشو

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Independence House is excited to announce a new partnership with Nabaad.

The organizations will work together in the following areas:

Rule of law and good governance.
Social democracy through joint dialogues, research, and advocacy.
Climate, peace, and security.

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Qaanuun Podcast: Sharciga Ilaalinta iyo Maareynta Deegaanka

Sidee loo maamulayaa sanduuqa maaliyadda deegaanka ee ku xusan sharciga, yaase masuul ka ah maareynta ilaalinta iyo dabagalka deegaanka?

Waxaa innoo sharaxaya abuukaate Hassn Nor Isak

Nala wadaag aragtidaada.

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Waa sidee xaalka siyaasadeed, dhaqaale, iyo bini’aadanimo ee ay Soomaaliya ku wajaheyso doorashada 2026?

Independence House, oo u kuurgalaysa xaaladda siyaasadeed iyo doorashooyinka ayaa su’aashaan hor dhigtay Dr Liibaan Xuseen.

Sahanka Doorashooyinka: https://t.co/7g6sGGPWaz

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In our latest Policy Brief on Somalia and the New Faultlines in the Horn and Gulf, we propose Somalia takes an adaptive balancing stance in light of the fluid and shifting positions in both regions.

READ ON: https://t.co/I23iczCO45

@UNinSomalia @UNHCRSom

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What are the objectives of the Somalia Environmental Act, and what is its fundamental principle? Why was there a need to develop this bill?
Avv. Hassan Nor, a specialized lawyer in environmental law, will explain that further. Please turn it here.