Qatar reaffirms support for Somalia at UN Human Rights Council

Qatar has reaffirmed its backing for Somalia's government and the country's efforts to enhance security, stability and territorial integrity at the UN Human Rights Council. Acting Charge d'affaires to the UN Office in Geneva, Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Fakhro, highlighted that Doha stands in solidarity with Somalia as it confronts numerous challenges impacting security, stability and economic growth.

He urged for increased international solidarity and support, emphasizing that Somalia still grapples with significant humanitarian crises necessitating a coordinated global response.

Fakhro proposed that emergency aid should be tied to long-term development initiatives designed to bolster the resilience of Somali communities. The nation also underscored the importance of political, legislative, and executive reforms encompassing all segments of Somali society, as these reforms are vital for rebuilding state institutions, reinforcing the rule of law, and safeguarding and promoting human rights.

Qatar welcomed the agreement between the Somali government and the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to set up a human rights office in the country, which aims to fortify national abilities to protect and promote human rights in line with the Somali government's priorities and needs.

Fakhro also applauded Somalia's actions to implement the Transitional Human Rights Plan for 2025-2026 and the establishment of an independent national human rights commission. He advocated for sustained technical aid to bolster Somalia's human rights institutions, enabling the nation to meet its international and national commitments.